37.4%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3219, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3219, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3219 than in most other areas. About 37.4% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well above the Victorian figure of 27.4%. This high rate of illness is mirrored by a greater need for daily support across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.6% of people, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Other common long-term struggles in the area include asthma at 11.3% and arthritis at 11.1%.
14.6%
Higher than 99% 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 3219, VIC, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.7% of residents, a figure that is a little above the 5.9% seen in Victoria. This need for assistance has risen since 2011, when it stood at 6.9%.
8.7% ▲ +27.1%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 3219, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3219/3219-vic/topic/health-disability