22.4%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2878, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2878, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with long-term health problems in postcode 2878 than across the rest of the country. Only 22.4% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a health profile that is much stronger than most similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are uncommon here, with arthritis (8.7%) and diabetes (6.3%) being the most reported conditions. This is reflected in the fact that over half of all residents report having no long-term health condition at all.
6.6%
Lower than 76% 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 2878, NSW, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is manageable for the vast majority, as only 2.4% of people need help with their day-to-day activities. This is well below the 5.8% seen across Australia and has barely changed since 2011.
2.4% ▼ -18.0%
Lower than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.0%
- 2016: 1.6%
- 2021: 2.4%
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 2878, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2878/2878-nsw/topic/health-disability