29.2%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3081, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3081, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Mental health conditions are far more common in postcode 3081 than in most other areas. While 62.8% of residents report no long-term health issues, nearly 30% live with a chronic condition. This high rate of mental health struggles is a standout feature of the local health profile.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 11.9% of people here have a mental health condition, which is well above the 8.8% figure for Victoria and Australia. Overall, 29.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, slightly higher than the national average.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 3081, VIC, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.6% of the population, which is much higher than most areas. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011 and remains a little above the Victorian average of 5.9%.
7.6% ▲ +0.1%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 7.6%
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 3081, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3081/3081-vic/topic/health-disability