25.3%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3151, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3151, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report long-term health issues in postcode 3151 compared to most similar areas. Only 25.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is slightly lower than both the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, affecting 6.1% of the population. Most residents report no long-term health issues, while the most frequent conditions include other unspecified ailments, arthritis and asthma.
6.1%
Lower than 82% 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 3151, VIC, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the general trend of good health, 6.2% of people need help with daily activities. This is higher than most areas and has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +24.0%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 5.2%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 3151, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3151/3151-vic/topic/health-disability