34.5%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2732, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2732, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs have barely changed since 2011 in postcode 2732, where 6.3% of people require help with everyday tasks. The area faces a significant health burden, with 34.5% of residents living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (14%) and asthma (8.4%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 9% of the population, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
9.0%
Higher than 54% 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 2732, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.3% of people need some help with daily activities. This is higher than most areas, though it is only slightly above the 5.8% seen across New South Wales and Australia.
6.3% ▲ +3.4%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 7.4%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 2732, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2732/2732-nsw/topic/health-disability