25.2%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3265, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3265, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A small rise in the number of people needing daily help has been seen in postcode 3265 since 2011. Overall, the area is healthier than most other regions, with only 25.2% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is lower than both the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with asthma being the most reported at 7.4%. Mental health conditions are also lower than the national figure of 8.8%, affecting 7.3% of residents.
7.3%
Lower than 70% 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 3265, VIC, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.0% of people in postcode 3265 need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. This figure is a little below the national average of 5.8%, though it has risen by 1.0 percentage point since 2011.
4.0% ▲ +33.8%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.0%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 4.0%
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 3265, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3265/3265-vic/topic/health-disability