34.1%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3350, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3350, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 34.1% of people in postcode 3350 live with a long-term health condition. This reflects a community with significant health challenges, particularly regarding mental health. These figures are much higher than those found in most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 12.9% of residents. Other common long-term illnesses include asthma at 10.8% and arthritis at 9.9%, with about 23% of people managing one condition.
12.9%
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 3350, VIC, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for residents here than in most areas, with 6.9% needing help with daily activities. This figure is a little above the Victorian average and has risen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
6.9% ▲ +30.7%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 3350, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3350/3350-vic/topic/health-disability