30.7%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3334, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3334, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 11% of people in postcode 3334 have a mental health condition, a figure that is much higher than most other areas. While overall health follows general patterns, this specific challenge stands out against the state and national trends.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 30.7% of residents, which is well above the Victorian figure of 27.4%. Arthritis and mental health are the most common issues, each reported by 11.0% of the population.
11.0%
Higher than 80% 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 3334, VIC, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living assistance is needed by 4.6% of people, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This need for support has barely changed since 2011.
4.6% ▲ +7.0%
Lower than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 4.6%
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 3334, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3334/3334-vic/topic/health-disability