28.9%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3057, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3057, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health challenges are a significant part of daily life for many in postcode 3057. While most people here live without long-term health issues, those who do struggle are much more likely to face mental health conditions compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 15% of residents, a figure that is well above the national average of 8.8%. Overall, 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, with asthma being the next most common issue at 9.8%.
15.0%
Higher than 99% 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 3057, VIC, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most other areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and remains a little below the national average of 5.8%.
3.6% ▼ -11.2%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 3.5%
- 2021: 3.6%
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 3057, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3057/3057-vic/topic/health-disability