32.2%
Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
March · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in March
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 32.2% of people in March have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. Mental health is the most common issue, affecting nearly 12% of the population. Despite these health challenges, the number of people needing daily help is relatively low.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.9% of residents. Overall, long-term health issues are well above the New South Wales average, with cancer and diabetes also reported by 9.3% of people each.
11.9%
Higher than 82% of suburb / locality 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 March, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below both the state and national figures.
3.4% —
Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2016: 2.6%
- 2021: 3.4%
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 March [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12496/march/topic/health-disability