23.6%
Lower than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2736, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2736, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 60% of people in postcode 2736 report having no long-term health conditions. This area is generally healthier than most, with far fewer residents living with chronic illnesses compared to the rest of Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 23.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Arthritis is the most common chronic illness at 7.9%, while mental health conditions are less frequent here than in most other areas.
7.2%
Lower than 71% 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 2736, NSW, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas, affecting just 3.8% of people. This figure has fallen by 1.2 percentage points since 2011 and remains lower than the national average of 5.8%.
3.8% ▼ -23.6%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 3.8%
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 2736, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2736/2736-nsw/topic/health-disability