37.8%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
2880, NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 2880, NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Among the highest for its kind, postcode 2880 sees a significant portion of its residents living with long-term health issues. About 37.8% of people report a chronic condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a distinct health profile for the area compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis (14%) and asthma (12%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 11.7% of people, a figure that is much higher than most other areas.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 2880, NSW, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 8.1% of residents who need help with basic activities. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
8.1% ▲ +10.6%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 7.9%
- 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 2880, NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA2880/2880-nsw/topic/health-disability