34.1%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2784, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2784, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term illness marks postcode 2784, where 34.1% of people live with a health condition. This is well above the national figure and reflects a community facing significant health challenges, particularly regarding mental health.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 12.2% of residents, which is much higher than most areas and well above the New South Wales figure. Other common long-term issues include arthritis at 10% and asthma at 9.8%.
12.2%
Higher than 88% 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 2784, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 4.8% of people need some help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. This figure has risen by 1.0 percentage point since 2011, though it remains about the same as the state and national averages.
4.8% ▲ +25.2%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 4.8%
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 2784, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2784/2784-nsw/topic/health-disability