35.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3318, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3318, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of residents in postcode 3318 live with long-term health conditions compared to most other areas. Around 35.6% of the population manages a chronic health issue, which is well above the national figure. This high prevalence of health challenges is reflected in the number of people requiring daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 15.2% of people. Mental health conditions are also a little more common than in the rest of Australia, affecting 10.6% of the community.
10.6%
Higher than 75% 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 3318, VIC, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 8.6% of people need some help with daily activities, which is a little above the Victorian average of 5.9%. This figure has remained steady since 2011.
8.6% ▼ -1.2%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.7%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 8.6%
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 3318, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3318/3318-vic/topic/health-disability