40.1%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3638, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3638, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3638 than in most similar areas. Around 40.1% of residents report a long-term condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is seen across both physical and mental wellbeing.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis (16.1%) and asthma (12.1%) being the most reported. Mental health conditions affect 11.8% of people, a figure that is well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
11.8%
Higher than 87% 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 3638, VIC, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 8.0% of people need some help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most other areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011, when it sat at 7.4%.
8.0% ▲ +8.1%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 7.4%
- 2021: 8.0%
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 3638, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3638/3638-vic/topic/health-disability