28.1%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3507, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3507, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for 8.8% of people in postcode 3507 involves needing help with everyday activities. This is a much higher rate than most other areas. While overall long-term health trends are similar to the rest of the country, there are higher rates of mental health conditions here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Mental health is the most common issue, affecting 9.9% of people—a rate a little above the state and national averages.
9.9%
Higher than 67% 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 3507, VIC, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen sharply since 2011, climbing from 2.9% to 8.8%. This current level is well above the Australian average of 5.8%.
8.8% ▲ +202.6%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 10.1%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 3507, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3507/3507-vic/topic/health-disability