35.7%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3222, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3222, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 3222 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This health burden is significantly higher than in most other areas, with arthritis and mental health being the most common issues. This means the local area faces greater health challenges than the typical Australian suburb.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 35.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the 27.7% national average. Mental health conditions affect 11% of the population, which is a little above the Australian figure, while arthritis is the most frequent condition at 12.2%.
11.0%
Higher than 80% 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 3222, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 7.1% of the population, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. This need for assistance has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011.
7.1% ▲ +37.4%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.2%
- 2016: 6.2%
- 2021: 7.1%
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 3222, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3222/3222-vic/topic/health-disability