29.5%
Higher than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2717, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2717, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for the 6.6% of people in postcode 2717 who need help with everyday activities is a key health focus here. While most residents are healthy, about 29.5% live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and diabetes are the most common long-term health issues, affecting 9.1% and 8.0% of people respectively. Those reporting a mental health condition make up 7.4% of the population, which is lower than most other areas.
7.4%
Lower than 68% 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 2717, NSW, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen by 1.3 points since 2011. At 6.6%, this is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the New South Wales average of 5.8%.
6.6% ▲ +24.4%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 2717, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2717/2717-nsw/topic/health-disability