36.8%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2713, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2713, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 36.8% of people in postcode 2713 live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure, reflecting a community with significant health challenges. These struggles are evident in both physical and mental health across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 11.1% of residents, which is well above the New South Wales rate. Arthritis (15.3%) and asthma (11.5%) are the most common long-term ailments, with 6.2% of people managing three or more conditions.
11.1%
Higher than 81% 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 2713, NSW, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for 8.6% of people who need help with regular activities. This is a little above the national figure and has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
8.6% ▲ +16.2%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 7.4%
- 2021: 8.6%
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 2713, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2713/2713-nsw/topic/health-disability