32.2%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2731, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2731, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 32% of people in postcode 2731 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average. This suggests a community with higher health needs than most other Australian areas. While many face chronic issues, the rate of mental health conditions remains lower than the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis affecting 12.2% of people and asthma 8.9%. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 27%, though 7.6% for mental health is a little below the national average.
7.6%
Lower than 65% 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 2731, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.2% of residents need help with their daily activities, which is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia. This rate has barely changed since 2011.
5.2% ▼ -5.3%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.5%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 5.2%
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 2731, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2731/2731-nsw/topic/health-disability