21.4%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Toongabbie - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 21.4% of people in Toongabbie - West have a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most other areas. This means the local population is generally healthier than the state and national averages. Most residents report having no long-term health issues at all.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 5.1% of residents, a figure that is well below the national average of 8.8%. Among those with health issues, diabetes and asthma are the most common, each affecting 6.3% of the population.
21.4%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
5.1%
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In Toongabbie - West, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 16%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 4.5% of people here, which is a little below the New South Wales and Australian figures of 5.8%.
4.5% —
Lower than 68% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in Toongabbie - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/116011627/toongabbie-west/topic/health-disability