32.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2711, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of long-term illness shape daily life for many in postcode 2711. About 32.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This means more people here manage ongoing health issues compared to most other areas.
Long-term conditions people report.
Asthma and arthritis are the most common long-term conditions, affecting 11.3% and 10.3% of people respectively. While 32.9% have a long-term condition—well above the New South Wales figure—mental health conditions affect 8.1% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national averages.
32.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
8.1%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2711, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 25%.
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.1% since 2011. This is higher than most areas, though it remains about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
6.1% ▲ +16.8%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2711, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2711/2711-nsw/topic/health-disability