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2848, NSW · Postcode

Health & Disability in 2848, NSW

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

An increasing number of people in postcode 2848 now require help with daily activities, with this figure rising 3.3 percentage points since 2011. The area faces significant health challenges, as 44.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure.

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📍 2848, NSW, Postcode

Where 2848, NSW sits — People with a long-term health condition

44.8%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 2848, NSW — higher than 99% of areas.

2848, NSW44.8%
Mid-Western Regional 31.0%
New South Wales 27.0%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Long-term health issues are very common here, with 17.7% of people reporting arthritis and 11% having asthma. Mental health conditions affect 13% of residents, a rate well above both the state and national figures.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 2848, NSW, the largest group is None at 48%, followed by One condition (30%) and Two conditions (13%).

None 42.1% One condition 26.1% Two conditions 11.7% Three or more 7.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 2848, NSW — Arthritis leads at 22%, ahead of Mental health (16%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis 17.7% Mental health 13.0% Asthma 11.0% Diabetes 9.4% Other condition 9.2% Heart disease 7.6% Lung condition 5.6% Cancer 4.3% Stroke 2.1% Dementia 1.3%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Needing help with daily activities is more common in this area than most others, affecting 12.1% of people. This is well above the Australian average of 5.8%.

People needing help with daily activities

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12.1% ▲ +38.1%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

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 2848, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2848/2848-nsw/topic/health-disability