2720, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2720, NSW

Name: Health & Disability in 2720, NSW — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

More than 32% of people in postcode 2720 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This suggests a community with higher health needs than most other areas. While mental health rates are typical, the overall burden of chronic illness is a standout feature of this region.

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📍 2720, NSW, Postcode

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

About 32.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 27%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 12.1%, followed by asthma at 10.8%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2720, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 23%.

None 56.4% One condition 20.4% Two conditions 7.7% Three or more 4.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2720, NSW splits fairly evenly between Arthritis (21%) and Asthma (19%), with Mental health at 15%.

Arthritis 12.1% Asthma 10.8% Mental health 8.4% Other condition 6.5% Diabetes 5.3% Heart disease 4.5% Cancer 3.7% Lung condition 2.8% Stroke 1.4% Dementia 0.7%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Help with daily activities is needed by 6.6% of people, which is higher than in most areas. This figure has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.

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 2720, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2720/2720-nsw/topic/health-disability

Where 2720, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition