
Planning Tools
Developing a Plan
Developing a plan is a structured process that requires consideration of purpose, audience, latest evidence, consumer involvement and future need. The following processes are used in developing plans across Sydney Local Health District.
Governance |
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Scope |
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Literature |
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Consultation |
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Data |
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Analyse Data |
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Develop Strategies |
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Draft and final plans |
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District Information
Sydney Local Health District (the District) is bounded by Western Sydney LHD and South Western Sydney LHD to the west, South Eastern Sydney LHD to the south and east and Northern Sydney LHD across the Parramatta River. It encompasses a land area of 126 square kilometres with a population density of approximately 5500 residents per square kilometre (See District Area Map). This population will continue to grow and densify as urban development and infill continues across the District.
The Department of Planning and Environment (DPE 2022) population forecasts project the Sydney Local Health District catchment to grow to 819,540 in 2036 (an increase of 17 per cent). It is forecast that by 2036 there will be 65 per cent more people aged 70 years and over, a total of 42,976 extra older persons. Table 1 provides the projected Sydney Local Health District population by local government area (LGA) from 2021-2036.
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2021 |
2026 |
2031 |
2036 |
CAGR 2021/36 |
Growth rate 2021-2036 |
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Ashfield (A) |
47,135 |
48,111 |
49,387 |
50,509 |
0.5% |
7.2% |
Burwood (A) |
41,256 |
47,306 |
53,517 |
59,258 |
2.4% |
43.6% |
Canada Bay (A) |
96,823 |
101,906 |
105,208 |
111,941 |
1.0% |
15.6% |
Canterbury (C) |
163,552 |
170,814 |
181,414 |
190,297 |
1.0% |
16.4% |
Leichhardt (A) |
61,643 |
62,402 |
63,946 |
67,445 |
0.6% |
9.4% |
Marrickville (A) |
91,152 |
92,452 |
94,741 |
97,915 |
0.5% |
7.4% |
Strathfield (A) |
47,763 |
53,973 |
56,356 |
60,212 |
1.6% |
26.1% |
Sydney (C) (SLHD) |
148,457 |
155,769 |
168,567 |
181,963 |
1.4% |
22.6% |
Total SLHD |
697,781 |
732,733 |
773,137 |
819,540 |
1.1% |
17.4% |
Other NSW* |
7,473,777 |
7,887,199 |
8,377,363 |
8,832,961 |
1.1% |
18.2% |
Aboriginal people make up 1 per cent of the District’s population. Around 26 per cent of residents of Sydney Local Health District were born in a non-English speaking country. The most common non-English languages are Chinese, Arabic, Greek, Korean, Italian and Vietnamese.
A feature of the District’s social diversity is our proud lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) community. A number of our suburbs have the highest proportions of same-sex couples in Australia. There is evidence that LGBTIQA+ communities experience high levels of health disparities including higher rates of poor mental health and higher smoking rates.
Overall, people living in Sydney Local Health District are in good health, with higher average life expectancy than the NSW average, although this advantage is not evenly distributed. The population is socio-economically diverse, with pockets of both extreme advantage and extreme disadvantage. Approximately a third of Canterbury-Bankstown residents receive less than $400 per week personal income. Mean taxable income is lowest in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA, which has a higher socio-economic index of disadvantage than the rest of NSW.
The District is also characterised by a large population of people who are homeless – over 6000 people (44 per cent) of the NSW boarding houses are located in the District. There are more than 28,000 people living with a disability and over 53,000 unpaid carers living in Sydney Local Health District.
In 2021, 6.8 per cent of District residents reported they had a long-term health condition.
In 2022/23 there were 147,097 residents reporting living with a mental health problem, which is forecast to increase to 170,478 by 2035/36 (an increase of 15.9 per cent). The District has a strong and active mental health service, supporting around 4200 people at any point in time.
In 2020/21 there were a total of 180,474 admissions to our four acute Sydney Local Health District general facilities, with 160,413 emergency department presentations.
More Information
Contact us at SLHD-Planning@health.nsw.gov.au to access our suburb and postcode area listing and hospital roles in Sydney Local Health District.
Census and Data
Population and census information and projections, including examples of important surveys such as the National Health Survey, The National ATSI Survey, the National Disability Survey. |
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Important health care publications including Australia's Health, hospital statistics, BEACH (General practice data). |
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Data in relation to cancer incidence, morbidity, mortality and future projections. |
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A range of important data and information is available from NSW Health. For example NSW Midwives Data Collection, NSW Health Population Projections, Chief Health Officers' Report, NSW Health Promotion Surveys, Aboriginal Health Impact Statement guidelines, Process of Facility Planning, inpatient data, emergency department data. |
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A range of publications and reports relevant to Sydney Local Health District. A partnership with the University of Sydney. |
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A 'one-stop-shop' public website bringing together data from many sources to produce statistical information about the health of the NSW population. Users can view and download data and select indicators to produce tailored reports that provide insights into a wide range of health determinants and outcomes. Information can be found on the health status of the NSW population, health inequalities and the determinants of health, the major causes of diseases and injury, and current health challenges, trends in health and comparisons between age groups and geographic locations. |