35.0%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2710, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2710, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define postcode 2710. About 35% of people live with a long-term condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges contribute to a higher need for daily support across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 35% of residents, with arthritis (12.8%) and asthma (10.2%) being the most common. Mental health conditions are also more frequent here than in most areas, affecting 10.2% of the population.
10.2%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
Number of long-term health conditions
View on map →In 2710, NSW, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 7.4%, which is much higher than most similar areas. This figure has risen since 2011 and sits a little above the New South Wales average of 5.8%.
7.4% ▲ +28.7%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 7.4%
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2710, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2710/2710-nsw/topic/health-disability