27.9%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3438, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3438, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for daily support is the main health trend in postcode 3438, where 6.7% of people now require assistance. While most residents are in good health, this need for help has risen significantly since 2011. Other health figures remain steady and align closely with state and national patterns.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 27.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the Victorian and national figures. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas, affecting 8.0% of residents.
8.0%
Lower than 60% 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 3438, VIC, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is higher than in most areas, sitting at 6.7%. This figure has risen by 2.7 percentage points since 2011, when it was only 4.0%.
6.7% ▲ +68.8%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 3438, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3438/3438-vic/topic/health-disability