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3419, VIC · Postcode

Health & Disability in 3419, VIC

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

More than a third of residents in postcode 3419 live with a long-term health condition, making it one of the most affected areas in the region. This high rate of illness means a greater need for healthcare and support services in the community.

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📍 3419, VIC, Postcode

Where 3419, VIC sits — People with a long-term health condition

38.7%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3419, VIC — higher than 92% of areas.

3419, VIC38.7%
West Wimmera 32.8%
Victoria 27.4%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Long-term health issues affect 38.7% of people here, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common condition at 16.3%, while 10.2% of residents live with a mental health condition, a rate slightly higher than the Australian average.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 3419, VIC, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 23%.

None 54.8% One condition 21.8% Two conditions 11.0% Three or more 5.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 3419, VIC — Arthritis leads at 24%, ahead of Asthma (16%) and Mental health (15%).

Arthritis 16.3% Asthma 10.5% Mental health 10.2% Other condition 7.6% Diabetes 7.4% Heart disease 6.4% Cancer 4.3% Lung condition 3.1% Stroke 1.0% Dementia 0.3%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 9.1% since 2011. This figure is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia, placing the area among the highest for assistance needs.

People needing help with daily activities

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9.1% ▲ +36.0%

Higher than 91% of postcode areas.

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 3419, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3419/3419-vic/topic/health-disability