# Health & Disability — 2750, NSW

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

Area: 2750, NSW (Postcode)

More people in postcode 2750 now need help with daily activities than they did in 2011. This area faces higher health challenges than most other regions, with 31.3% of residents living with a long-term health condition.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.2% of people. This is well above the 8.0% figure for New South Wales, with asthma and arthritis also being frequent long-term issues.

About 6.4% of people require help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 1.0 percentage points since 2011, though it remains about the same as the national average.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 31.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 11.2% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 6.4% | +17.7% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 11.2%, Asthma 9.6%, Arthritis 9.5%, Other condition 8.9%, Diabetes 5.6%, Heart disease 4.3%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 2.0%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.7%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 59.7%, One condition 20.9%, Two conditions 6.7%, Three or more 3.8%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2750/2750-nsw/topic/health-disability