27.3%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3191, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3191, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people report long-term health struggles in postcode 3191 compared to most similar areas. While 27.3% of residents live with a long-term condition, the rate of mental health issues is notably lower than the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 7.6% of people here have a mental health condition, which is a little below the 8.8% seen across Australia. Most residents report no long-term health issues, while 19% have one condition, with arthritis and asthma being common.
7.6%
Lower than 66% 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 3191, VIC, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.0% of people in the area need help with daily activities. This is higher than most similar areas, though the figure has barely changed since 2011 and sits about the same as the Victorian average.
6.0% ▲ +9.4%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.5%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 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 3191, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3191/3191-vic/topic/health-disability