32.9%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2791, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2791, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in postcode 2791 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. While chronic physical health issues are common, the area reports a much lower rate of mental health conditions than most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.9% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales rate of 27.0%. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 16.1% of people, while mental health conditions are reported by only 6.2% of the population.
6.2%
Lower than 81% 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 2791, NSW, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most here, with only 4.7% of people needing assistance with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
4.7% ▲ +4.3%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 10.8%
- 2021: 4.7%
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 2791, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2791/2791-nsw/topic/health-disability