39.4%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3393, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3393, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in postcode 3393 live with a long-term health condition, a rate far above the national figure. This is one of the highest proportions for any similar area, with arthritis and mental health being the most common issues. These health challenges are reflected in a higher need for daily support across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 39.4% of residents, which is 12 percentage points higher than the state and national figures. Arthritis is the most frequent condition at 16.8%, while 11.7% of people live with a mental health condition, a rate much higher than most areas.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 3393, VIC, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 9.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the 5.8% national average. This high level of need has remained steady since 2011.
9.2% ▼ -7.7%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.0%
- 2016: 9.8%
- 2021: 9.2%
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 3393, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3393/3393-vic/topic/health-disability