33.7%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3304, VIC · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most areas define postcode 3304. About 33.7% of residents live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is reflected in a higher proportion of people needing daily support.
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 13.4% of people. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than in other areas, with 10.3% of residents affected compared to the 8.8% national figure.
33.7%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
10.3%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 3304, VIC, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is required by 7.4% of residents, a figure that is much higher than in most areas. This need for assistance has remained steady since 2011, when it stood at 7.7%.
7.4% ▼ -3.7%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 3304, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3304/3304-vic/topic/health-disability