34.0%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2799, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2799, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 34% of people in postcode 2799 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is much higher than in most other areas, with asthma and arthritis being the most common long-term issues reported.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, affecting 34% of residents. This includes 12.3% with asthma and 11.3% with arthritis, while mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the national average at 9.8%.
9.8%
Higher than 66% 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 2799, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure is about the same as the state and national averages, though the need for assistance rose by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
6.7% ▲ +18.7%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.7%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 2799, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2799/2799-nsw/topic/health-disability