2817, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2817, NSW

Name: Health & Disability in 2817, NSW — 2021 Census
Creator: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Daily assistance needs have barely changed in postcode 2817 since 2016, remaining very low. While about 28.4% of people live with a long-term health condition, the area has a remarkably low rate of mental health issues compared to the rest of the country.

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📍 2817, NSW, Postcode

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here at 12.3%. While the general health rate is slightly above the state average, the 5.6% of people with a mental health condition is well below the national figure of 8.8%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2817, NSW, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 24%.

None 59.1% One condition 20.9% Two conditions 4.7% Three or more 2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

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In 2817, NSW, the largest group is Arthritis at 28%, followed by Asthma (20%) and Mental health (13%).

Arthritis 12.3% Asthma 8.6% Mental health 5.6% Diabetes 4.2% Cancer 3.6% Heart disease 3.6% Other condition 3.3% Lung condition 1.7% Stroke 0.8%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Only 2.5% of residents need help with daily activities, which is among the lowest rates for similar areas. This is well below the 5.8% seen across Australia and New South Wales.

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 2817, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2817/2817-nsw/topic/health-disability

Where 2817, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition