38.1%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3361, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3361, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 38.1% of people in postcode 3361 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This reflects a community facing significant health challenges, with high rates of both chronic physical ailments and mental health struggles.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with arthritis affecting 16.8% of residents and mental health conditions affecting 14.8%. This mental health rate is well above the Victorian and national figures of 8.8%.
14.8%
Higher than 99% 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 3361, VIC, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for residents here than in most areas, as 9.4% need assistance with daily activities. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
9.4% ▲ +23.7%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 8.4%
- 2021: 9.4%
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 3361, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3361/3361-vic/topic/health-disability