36.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3482, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3482, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A gap of 8.8 percentage points separates 3482 from the Victorian average for long-term health issues. More than a third of residents live with a lasting condition, which is well above the national figure. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions and a significant number of people who need daily help.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 36.2% of the population, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level at 13.0%, while arthritis, asthma, and diabetes also commonly affect residents.
13.0%
Higher than 92% 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 3482, VIC, None is the majority at 52%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 9.2% since 2011. This is well above the 5.8% national figure and among the highest proportions for similar areas.
9.2% ▲ +100.2%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.6%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 9.2%
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 3482, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3482/3482-vic/topic/health-disability