30.2%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2831, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2831, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Roughly one third of people in postcode 2831 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the New South Wales figure. This makes the area's health profile stand out compared to the state and national averages, though most residents report no chronic health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, with asthma and arthritis being the most common. Mental health conditions affect 8.5% of the population, which is about the same as the figures for New South Wales and Australia.
8.5%
Lower than 53% 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 2831, NSW, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A smaller proportion of people need help with daily activities compared to most areas, sitting at 4.7%. This is a little below the national figure, although the need for assistance has risen by 0.8 percentage points since 2011.
4.7% ▲ +21.4%
Lower than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 4.7%
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 2831, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2831/2831-nsw/topic/health-disability