31.5%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2852, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2852, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 2852 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a community with a higher-than-average burden of chronic illness. Long-term health issues are more common here than in most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis (11.4%) and asthma (10.5%) are the most frequent long-term conditions. Mental health conditions affect 9.4% of residents, which is higher than most areas and a little above the New South Wales rate.
9.4%
Higher than 60% 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 2852, NSW, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it stood at 5.6%.
6.3% ▲ +12.9%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 2852, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2852/2852-nsw/topic/health-disability