34.4%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2869, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2869, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people live with long-term health conditions in postcode 2869 compared to the rest of the country. Around 34.4% of residents have a long-term health issue, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This means more people here face ongoing health challenges than in most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues reported here. While 8.9% of people have a mental health condition, this is about the same as the typical rate across Australia.
8.9%
Higher 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 2869, NSW, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.6% of residents who need help with everyday activities. This is a little above the New South Wales rate of 5.8% and has risen by 0.8 points since 2011.
7.6% ▲ +12.0%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.8%
- 2016: 8.1%
- 2021: 7.6%
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 2869, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2869/2869-nsw/topic/health-disability