34.1%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3608, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3608, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in postcode 3608 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national average. This makes the area stand out compared to most other regions. While most residents remain healthy, those with chronic issues often deal with arthritis or asthma.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most areas and well above the Victorian figure of 27.4%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 13.9%, while mental health conditions affect 9.0% of residents, which is about the same as the national rate.
9.0%
Higher 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 3608, VIC, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that is higher than most areas. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 6.3%.
6.5% ▲ +4.5%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.3%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 6.5%
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 3608, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3608/3608-vic/topic/health-disability