26.0%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3061, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3061, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for daily help has defined health trends in postcode 3061 since 2011. While most residents are healthier than people in other areas, a significant 12.2% now require assistance with everyday tasks. This gap stands in contrast to the local rate of long-term health conditions, which remains slightly lower than the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 26% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the Australian average of 27.7%. This includes a mental health rate of 6.9%, a figure that is much lower than most similar areas.
6.9%
Lower than 74% 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 3061, VIC, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance needs have risen by 3.1 percentage points since 2011 to reach 12.2%. This is well above the Victorian figure of 5.9% and is among the highest rates for areas of this type.
12.2% ▲ +34.8%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.0%
- 2016: 10.8%
- 2021: 12.2%
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 3061, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3061/3061-vic/topic/health-disability