24.6%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3213, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3213, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 24.6% of people in postcode 3213 have a long-term health condition, which is much lower than most other areas. This indicates a generally healthier population compared to both the state and national figures. Most residents report no chronic health issues at all.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
The area has a lower rate of mental health conditions at 6.7% compared to the national figure of 8.8%. Asthma is the most common long-term condition affecting 8.2% of people, while 67.8% of the population reports having no long-term health conditions.
6.7%
Lower than 76% 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 3213, VIC, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.1% of residents need some help with daily activities, which is about the same as the Victorian and Australian averages. This figure has risen slightly since 2016, when it was 4.1%.
5.1% —
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 4.1%
- 2021: 5.1%
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 3213, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3213/3213-vic/topic/health-disability