34.9%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2834, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2834, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 2834 live with a long-term health condition, making it a much less healthy area than most of the country. This high rate of illness is reflected in the fact that 10.2% of residents need help with their daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 34.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 14.4%, while mental health conditions affect 9.8% of the population.
9.8%
Higher than 66% 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 2834, NSW, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help is among the highest for similar areas, with 10.2% of people requiring assistance. This is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia and has risen slightly since 2011.
10.2% ▲ +10.9%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.2%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 2021: 10.2%
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 2834, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2834/2834-nsw/topic/health-disability