27.0%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3640, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3640, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A slightly lower rate of disability and chronic illness defines postcode 3640 compared to the national average. While about 27% of people live with a long-term health condition, the area sees fewer people needing daily help than is typical for Victoria or Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 27% of the population, which is about the same as the Victorian and national figures. Arthritis is the most common condition at 9.7%, followed by mental health at 9.2% and asthma at 8.2%.
9.2%
Higher than 57% 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 3640, VIC, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.2% of residents need help with daily activities, which is a little below the national figure of 5.8%. This rate has remained steady since 2011.
4.2% ▼ -0.5%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 4.2%
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 3640, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3640/3640-vic/topic/health-disability