36.7%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3581, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3581, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher rate of long-term illness than the national average defines the health profile of postcode 3581. About 36.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the 27.7% figure for Australia. This trend is particularly evident in mental health, where the local rate is significantly higher than across the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 14.3% of people, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Other common long-term issues in the area include arthritis at 13.6% and asthma at 12.2%.
14.3%
Higher than 98% 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 3581, VIC, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the high rate of illness, only 3.4% of residents need help with daily activities. This is a little below the Victorian average of 5.9% and has barely changed since 2011.
3.4% ▲ +5.1%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.2%
- 2016: 6.5%
- 2021: 3.4%
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 3581, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3581/3581-vic/topic/health-disability