35.9%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2790, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2790, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing number of people in postcode 2790 now need help with daily tasks, as 7.7% of the population requires assistance. This area faces significant health challenges, with long-term conditions affecting 35.9% of residents—a figure well above the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with 35.9% of people living with a long-term condition. Arthritis is the most frequent at 14.2%, while mental health conditions are well above the New South Wales average at 11.1%.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 2790, NSW, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The need for support has risen 2.0 percentage points since 2011. Currently, 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little above the figure for Australia and New South Wales.
7.7% ▲ +34.7%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 2790, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2790/2790-nsw/topic/health-disability