38.2%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3447, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3447, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs have remained steady since 2011 in postcode 3447, though long-term illness is now very common. Nearly 38% of people live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This indicates a significant burden of chronic illness across the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Living with a long-term health condition is much more common here than in most similar areas, with 38.2% of people affected. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health conditions being the most frequent issues reported.
13.4%
Higher than 94% 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 3447, VIC, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 31%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the high rates of chronic illness, only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little below the Australian figure and has barely changed since 2011.
3.6% ▼ -1.2%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.7%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 3.6%
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 3447, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3447/3447-vic/topic/health-disability