31.9%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3433, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3433, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 31.9% of people in postcode 3433 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This higher rate of chronic illness is a defining feature of the area's health profile. While many residents face health challenges, the number of people needing daily help remains relatively low.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with asthma (12.1%) and mental health issues (10.1%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions are a little more common here than across Victoria and Australia.
10.1%
Higher than 70% 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 3433, VIC, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 4.8% of the population, which is lower than most areas. This figure has risen by 3.9 percentage points since 2011, though it remains a little below the Victorian average.
4.8% ▲ +415.3%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.9%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 4.8%
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 3433, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3433/3433-vic/topic/health-disability