27.8%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2770, NSW · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 2770 now need help with daily tasks than they did in 2011. While long-term health and mental health conditions are less common here than in most similar areas, nearly 8% of residents require regular assistance.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.8% of people report a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Asthma is the most common issue affecting 9.9% of residents, while 7.9% have a mental health condition.
27.8%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7.9%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 2770, NSW, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 20%.
People needing help with daily activities.
A little above the New South Wales average, 7.7% of people need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most similar areas and reflects a rise of 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
7.7% ▲ +29.8%
Higher than 82% 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 2770, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2770/2770-nsw/topic/health-disability