27.9%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3042, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3042, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher share of people need help with daily tasks in postcode 3042 compared to the national average. While long-term health conditions are common here, they track closely with the rest of the state and country. Around 6.8% of residents require assistance with everyday activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is roughly the same as the Australian figure. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues, while the 7.6% with a mental health condition is a little below the national average.
7.6%
Lower than 65% of postcode 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 3042, VIC, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas, reaching 6.8%. This is slightly above the national figure and has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
6.8% ▲ +25.9%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 3042, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3042/3042-vic/topic/health-disability