32.5%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2716, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2716, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Asthma is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 2716, affecting 13.3% of people. This area faces a significant health burden, with 32.5% of residents living with a long-term condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (12.4%) and diabetes (5.8%) also prevalent. In contrast, the 7.5% of people with a mental health condition is a little below the Australian average.
7.5%
Lower than 67% 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 2716, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.7% of people need some help with daily activities, which is about the same as the New South Wales and national figures. This is a small improvement from 2011, when the rate was 6.5%.
5.7% ▼ -13.4%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 5.7%
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 2716, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2716/2716-nsw/topic/health-disability