35.0%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3620, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3620, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Dealing with chronic illness is more common in postcode 3620 than in most other areas. About 35% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a higher demand for ongoing healthcare and support across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more frequent here than in most areas, with arthritis (13.3%) and asthma (10.1%) being the most common. Mental health conditions are also a little more common than the Victorian average, affecting 9.9% of residents.
9.9%
Higher than 67% 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 3620, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.5% of people who need help with basic activities. This is much higher than in most other areas and has risen by 1.7 percentage points since 2011.
7.5% ▲ +28.3%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.8%
- 2016: 6.4%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 3620, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3620/3620-vic/topic/health-disability