41.5%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2725, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2725, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for support defines the health landscape in postcode 2725, where 8.9% of people now require help with daily activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas. Health challenges are common here, with 41.5% of residents living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common, with arthritis (18.4%) and mental health conditions (11.8%) being the most reported. The rate of mental health conditions is well above the New South Wales figure of 8.0%.
11.8%
Higher than 87% 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 2725, NSW, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 31%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen 2.6 percentage points since 2011 to reach 8.9%. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8%.
8.9% ▲ +42.0%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 11.0%
- 2021: 8.9%
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 2725, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2725/2725-nsw/topic/health-disability