32.3%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3273, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3273, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 32.3% of people in postcode 3273 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a community facing significant health challenges, with mental health and chronic illness being particularly common.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.1% of residents. This is well above the 8.8% seen across Australia, and arthritis is also common at 13.1%.
13.1%
Higher than 92% 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 3273, VIC, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 8.5% of people, a figure that is much higher than most areas. This represents a significant increase from 2011, when the reported rate was 0.0%.
8.5% ▲ —
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 2.1%
- 2021: 8.5%
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 3273, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3273/3273-vic/topic/health-disability