24.4%
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3512, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3512, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3512 compared to most other areas. Only 24.4% of residents report a chronic condition, which is well below the national figure. Overall, this area appears healthier than the typical Australian community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
The most common long-term health issues here are arthritis at 8.9% and mental health conditions at 8.4%. While the overall health rate is low, the proportion of people with mental health conditions is about the same as the state and national figures.
8.4%
Lower than 54% 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 3512, VIC, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.3% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is much lower than most areas. This rate has risen slightly since 2011, when it was 2.4%.
3.3% ▲ +37.3%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 2.7%
- 2021: 3.3%
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 3512, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3512/3512-vic/topic/health-disability