35.4%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2786, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2786, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 2786 live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most other areas. This creates a significant health burden for the region, with 35.4% of residents managing ongoing illnesses.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are well above the state and national figures, and arthritis is the most common at 12.3%. Mental health conditions are also much higher than most areas, affecting 11.4% of the population.
11.4%
Higher than 84% 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 2786, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in most areas, affecting 6.2% of people. This figure has risen by 2.5 percentage points since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +66.6%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.7%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 2786, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2786/2786-nsw/topic/health-disability