28.9%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3331, VIC · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Around the middle of most similar areas for overall health, postcode 3331 sees 28.9% of its people living with a long-term health condition. While this is a little above the national figure, it is the higher rate of mental health conditions that stands out most for this area.
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 9.5% of residents, which is higher than most areas. Overall, asthma is the most common long-term condition at 10.6%, while 63.7% of the population reports having no long-term health issues.
28.9%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
9.5%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 3331, VIC, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 22%.
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.5% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is about the same as both the state and national averages. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011.
5.5% ▲ +1.1%
Higher than 52% 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 3331, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3331/3331-vic/topic/health-disability