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3523, VIC · Postcode

Health & Disability in 3523, VIC

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

A huge 40.9% of people in postcode 3523 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This makes it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic illness. These health challenges are seen across a range of conditions and frequently impact daily life.

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📍 3523, VIC, Postcode

Where 3523, VIC sits — People with a long-term health condition

40.9%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3523, VIC — higher than 98% of areas.

3523, VIC40.9%
Greater Bendigo 34.6%
Victoria 27.4%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 19% of residents. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas, with 11.7% of the population affected.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 3523, VIC, None is the majority at 52%; One condition is next at 28%.

None 44.8% One condition 23.9% Two conditions 10.4% Three or more 6.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 3523, VIC — Arthritis leads at 25%, ahead of Mental health (15%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis 19.0% Mental health 11.7% Asthma 9.8% Other condition 9.8% Diabetes 7.5% Heart disease 7.1% Cancer 5.1% Lung condition 3.6% Stroke 1.3% Dementia 1.2%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is more challenging for many here, as 9.3% of people need help with daily activities. This is well above the figures for Victoria and Australia, though the rate has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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9.3% ▲ +6.5%

Higher than 92% of postcode areas.

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 3523, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3523/3523-vic/topic/health-disability