29.7%
Higher than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3071, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3071, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in ten people in postcode 3071 live with a mental health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This health challenge is a standout feature of the area, contributing to a slightly higher overall rate of long-term health issues compared to the rest of Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition here at 12.8%, followed by asthma at 9.2%. Overall, 29.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the 27.7% national figure.
12.8%
Higher than 91% 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 3071, VIC, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for some here than in most areas, with 6.5% of people needing help with daily activities. This figure has risen by 1.0 percentage point since 2011.
6.5% ▲ +19.3%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 3071, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3071/3071-vic/topic/health-disability