35.1%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2847, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2847, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher proportion of people in postcode 2847 live with long-term health issues compared to the rest of the country. Over a third of the population deals with a lasting health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This indicates a significant burden of illness and disability across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with 35.1% of people affected. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 14%, while 10.1% of residents have a mental health condition, which is a little above the New South Wales rate of 8%.
10.1%
Higher than 70% 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 2847, NSW, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for many residents, as 8.1% need help with daily activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
8.1% ▲ +24.7%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 2847, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2847/2847-nsw/topic/health-disability