26.9%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2759, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2759, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 2759 is marked by a relatively healthy population, with only 6.7% of people living with a mental health condition. This is much lower than most other areas, contributing to a general trend of fewer chronic health issues across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Around 26.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas and about the same as the national figure. Asthma is the most common issue at 8.5%, while the majority of people report having no long-term health conditions at all.
6.7%
Lower than 76% 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 2759, NSW, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.0% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is about the same as the New South Wales and Australian averages. This need for assistance has risen by 2.0 percentage points since 2011.
5.0% ▲ +67.2%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.0%
- 2016: 4.1%
- 2021: 5.0%
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 2759, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2759/2759-nsw/topic/health-disability