31.4%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3154, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3154, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher than usual 31.4% of people in postcode 3154 live with a long-term health condition. This figure is well above the national average, with mental health and asthma being the most common issues. These health challenges are reflected in an increasing number of residents who require help with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.4% of the population. Other frequent long-term health issues include asthma at 9.2% and arthritis at 9.0%.
11.4%
Higher 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 3154, VIC, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 3.4 percentage points since 2011.
6.0% ▲ +134.0%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.6%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 3154, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3154/3154-vic/topic/health-disability