26.9%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3031, VIC · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A notably higher rate of mental health conditions marks the health profile of postcode 3031. While long-term health issues generally match state levels, 11.6% of residents report a mental health condition, which is much higher than most similar areas. This contrast defines the local health landscape.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are a little above the national figure of 8.8%, making them the most common long-term health issue here. Overall, 26.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the Victorian average.
26.9%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
11.6%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 3031, VIC, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 21%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities. This is around the middle for similar areas and has barely changed since 2011.
5.1% ▲ +15.8%
Lower than 56% 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 3031, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3031/3031-vic/topic/health-disability