30.4%
Higher than 57% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2823, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2823, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 30% of people in postcode 2823 live with a long-term health condition. This rate is well above the New South Wales figure, meaning health challenges are a common part of daily life for many residents here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues, affecting 10.8% and 9.7% of people. While 30.4% of the population has a health condition, the rate of mental health conditions is 7.1%, which is a little below the national figure.
7.1%
Lower 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 2823, NSW, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more difficult for 6.3% of residents who need help with basic activities, a figure that is higher than most areas. This need for support has risen by 2.4 percentage points since 2011.
6.3% ▲ +62.2%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 2823, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2823/2823-nsw/topic/health-disability