36.8%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3525, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3525, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher share of people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3525 compared to the rest of the country. About 36.8% of residents report a lasting health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This puts the area's health profile far above most other similar regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition affecting 14.7% of people. While 9.4% have a mental health condition, this is about the same as the state and national figures.
9.4%
Higher than 60% 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 3525, VIC, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities has risen to 8.1% since 2011. This is a little above the national average of 5.8% and is much higher than most other areas.
8.1% ▲ +37.4%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 3525, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3525/3525-vic/topic/health-disability