32.8%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3429, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3429, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 32% of people in postcode 3429 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This higher rate of illness is seen across the board, particularly with mental health and respiratory issues. These trends suggest a community facing greater health challenges than most other areas in Victoria.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.5% of residents. This is the most frequent long-term health issue reported, followed closely by asthma at 11.3% and arthritis at 9.3%.
11.5%
Higher than 85% 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 3429, VIC, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living assistance is needed by 6.5% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011, though it remains about the same as the state and national averages.
6.5% ▲ +53.0%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 3429, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3429/3429-vic/topic/health-disability