34.9%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3224, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3224, 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 3224 than in the rest of the country. About 35% of residents have a long-term condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a community with significant ongoing health needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with mental health affecting 11.7% of people, a little above the Victorian average. Arthritis (10.3%) and asthma (9.6%) are also among the most reported conditions in the area.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 3224, VIC, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.5% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011, though it remains about the same as the state and national figures.
6.5% ▲ +33.4%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 3224, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3224/3224-vic/topic/health-disability