28.7%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2826, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2826, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in postcode 2826 have remained steady over recent years. While 28.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the area stands out for having a very low rate of mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.7% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is slightly above the New South Wales figure. Asthma is the most common, affecting 7.3% of residents, while mental health conditions are much lower than most areas at 5.1%.
5.1%
Lower than 88% 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 2826, NSW, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.9% of people in postcode 2826 need help with daily activities, a figure that is a little below the national average and has barely changed since 2016.
3.9% —
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 2826, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2826/2826-nsw/topic/health-disability