39.1%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2721, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2721, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more residents live with long-term health issues in postcode 2721 than in most similar areas. About 39% of people report a chronic condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is a defining feature of the local community's health profile.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are common here, with arthritis (14.8%) and asthma (12.6%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 10.9% of the population, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8%.
10.9%
Higher than 78% 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 2721, NSW, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas. However, this is a decrease from 2011, when the figure was 9.9%.
6.1% ▼ -38.6%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.9%
- 2016: 8.8%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 2721, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2721/2721-nsw/topic/health-disability