32.1%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2805, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2805, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 2805 deal with long-term health issues than in most other areas. Roughly 32% of the population lives with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges shape daily life for many residents across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 16.2% of people having arthritis and 10% having asthma. Mental health conditions affect 10.3% of residents, which is a little above the New South Wales figure of 8%.
10.3%
Higher than 72% 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 2805, NSW, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.1% of people need some help with their daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas, though it is about the same as the national figure and has barely changed since 2011.
6.1% ▼ -9.6%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.8%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 2805, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2805/2805-nsw/topic/health-disability