32.1%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3137, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3137, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of long-term illness than most similar areas mark the health profile of postcode 3137. Around 32.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This trend is particularly evident in mental health, where rates are much higher than in most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition here at 10.8%, followed by arthritis and asthma. While 62.3% of people report no long-term health issues, those with conditions often have just one, affecting 21.8% of the population.
10.8%
Higher than 77% 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 3137, VIC, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.3% since 2011. This figure is higher than most similar areas and slightly above the 5.8% seen across Australia.
6.3% ▲ +16.9%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 6.2%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 3137, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3137/3137-vic/topic/health-disability