32.1%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3583, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3583, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 32% of people in postcode 3583 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This reflects a community with higher health needs than most other Australian areas. While mental health reports are typical for the country, overall physical health challenges are more common here.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, well above the 27.7% national average. Asthma and diabetes are the most common issues, both affecting 9.3% of the population, while 8.6% live with a mental health condition.
8.6%
Lower than 51% 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 3583, VIC, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 6.2% since 2016. This is higher than most areas, though it remains about the same as the Victorian average of 5.9%.
6.2% —
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 3583, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3583/3583-vic/topic/health-disability