37.1%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2809, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2809, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A far higher proportion of people live with long-term health issues in postcode 2809 than in the rest of the state. Around 37.1% of residents have a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high level of illness is mirrored in the fact that more people here need regular help with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level at 13.9%, which is well above the 8.8% national average. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition affecting 16.8% of the population, while 5.4% of residents manage three or more health issues.
13.9%
Higher than 96% 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 2809, NSW, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The share of people needing help with daily activities has risen by 4.3 points since 2011 to reach 9.9%. This is well above the New South Wales figure of 5.8%.
9.9% ▲ +76.0%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 8.8%
- 2021: 9.9%
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 2809, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2809/2809-nsw/topic/health-disability