37.3%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3623, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3623, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas mark postcode 3623. About 37.3% of people live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high level of ill health is reflected in the number of residents requiring daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with 37.3% of people affected—well above the 27.4% seen in Victoria. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 15.3%, while mental health conditions affect 11.6% of residents, which is a little above the national average.
11.6%
Higher than 86% 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 3623, VIC, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 7.3% of people in the area, a figure that is much higher than in most similar places. This is a little above the Australian average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
7.3% ▲ +6.4%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 5.6%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 3623, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3623/3623-vic/topic/health-disability