38.4%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3371, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3371, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for daily support marks the health landscape in postcode 3371. Since 2011, the proportion of people requiring assistance has grown, contributing to a community where nearly 38% of residents live with a long-term health condition—far higher than the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with 38.4% of people affected, compared to 27.7% across Australia. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 12.9% and arthritis at 14.9%, while 6.9% of residents manage three or more conditions.
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 3371, VIC, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 10.7% since 2011. This is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia and is among the highest rates for similar areas.
10.7% ▲ +42.8%
Higher than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.5%
- 2016: 8.6%
- 2021: 10.7%
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 3371, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3371/3371-vic/topic/health-disability