26.0%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3105, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3105, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with long-term health conditions in postcode 3105 compared to the state and national figures. While general health is better than in most areas, a higher proportion of the population now requires help with daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 26% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is a little below the 27.7% national figure. This includes a mental health rate of 5.9%, which is much lower than most other areas.
5.9%
Lower than 83% 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 3105, VIC, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the general health trends, 7.6% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above the 5.8% Australian average and has risen 2.5 percentage points since 2011.
7.6% ▲ +48.2%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.1%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 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 3105, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3105/3105-vic/topic/health-disability