38.0%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3390, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3390, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3390 than in the rest of the country. About 38% of residents report a lasting health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a significant health gap for the area compared to both Victoria and Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.1% of people. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition at 14.1%, followed by asthma at 10.4% and diabetes at 6.4%.
12.1%
Higher than 88% 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 3390, VIC, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 8.5% of residents who need help with basic activities. This is a little above the Victorian figure of 5.9% and has risen by 1.4 percentage points since 2011.
8.5% ▲ +19.9%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.1%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 8.5%
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 3390, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3390/3390-vic/topic/health-disability