31.9%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3266, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3266, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 31% of people in postcode 3266 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a community facing more health challenges than most other Australian areas. While mental health rates align with the rest of the country, overall physical wellness is a key concern here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and asthma are the most common long-term health issues, affecting 10.0% and 9.7% of residents respectively. About 31.9% of the population has a long-term condition, which is well above the Victorian rate of 27.4%.
8.7%
Higher than 50% 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 3266, VIC, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.7% since 2011. This is higher than most areas and sits slightly above the national figure of 5.8%.
6.7% ▲ +31.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.1%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 3266, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3266/3266-vic/topic/health-disability