12.8%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3000, VIC · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 12.8% of people in postcode 3000 report a long-term health condition, making it one of the healthiest areas in the region. Most residents here enjoy good health, with far fewer people dealing with chronic illnesses compared to the rest of Victoria and Australia.
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are far less common here than the national figure, with mental health conditions affecting 6.4% of people. This is much lower than most areas, and the vast majority of residents report having no long-term health conditions at all.
12.8%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6.4%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 3000, VIC, None is the majority at 86%; One condition is next at 12%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most here, as only 1.2% of people need help with daily activities. This is well below the national figure and has barely changed since 2011.
1.2% ▲ +70.4%
Lower than 95% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 3000, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3000/3000-vic/topic/health-disability