33.0%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2754, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for support is evident in postcode 2754, where the number of people needing help with daily activities rose by 2.5 percentage points since 2011. Health challenges are more common here than in most other areas, with 33% of residents living with a long-term health condition.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are well above state and national figures, affecting 33% of people. Arthritis is the most common condition at 10.7%, followed by mental health issues at 10.4%, which is a little above the Australian average.
33.0%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.4%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2754, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.6% of residents need some help with their daily activities. This figure is higher than in most similar areas and has climbed from 4.1% in 2011.
6.6% ▲ +61.7%
Higher than 69% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 2754, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2754/2754-nsw/topic/health-disability