30.1%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2820, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2820, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs have barely changed since 2011 in postcode 2820, where 6.8% of people now require help with everyday activities. This is a little above the national figure and reflects a community where health challenges are more common than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure of 27.0%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 11.2%, while mental health conditions affect 9.6% of residents, a rate higher than in most areas.
9.6%
Higher than 62% 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 2820, NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.8% of the population. This is a little above the Australian average of 5.8% and has remained steady since 2011.
6.8% ▲ +6.4%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.4%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 2820, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2820/2820-nsw/topic/health-disability