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2739, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2739, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Daily life for many in postcode 2739 involves managing ongoing health issues, though the need for regular support is lower than in most other areas. About 28.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure.

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📍 2739, NSW, Postcode

Where 2739, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

28.9%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2739, NSW — lower than 53% of areas.

2739, NSW28.9%
Wentworth 29.2%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Asthma is the most common long-term health issue at 10.4%, followed by mental health conditions at 9.2%. While 58.8% of people report no long-term conditions, those who do typically have just one.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2739, NSW, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 23%.

None 58.8% One condition 19.8% Two conditions 6.9% Three or more 2.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

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2739, NSW splits fairly evenly between Asthma (22%) and Mental health (19%), with Arthritis at 16%.

Asthma 10.4% Mental health 9.2% Arthritis 7.8% Other condition 6.6% Diabetes 4.2% Heart disease 3.9% Cancer 2.7% Lung condition 1.4% Stroke 1.4% Dementia 0.3%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. This figure has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011, though it remains about the same as the state and national figures.

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4.8% ▲ +31.2%

Lower than 60% of postcode areas.

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 2739, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2739/2739-nsw/topic/health-disability