34.9%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3644 crosses VIC/NSW · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3644 crosses VIC/NSW
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for many in postcode 3644 is shaped by significant health challenges, as 34.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, marking the area as one where health issues are much more common than in most other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most frequent long-term ailment affecting 13.1% of residents, while mental health conditions are a little above the national figure at 10.7%. Over a third of the population manages at least one chronic health issue, with 5% of people dealing with three or more.
10.7%
Higher than 76% 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 3644 crosses VIC/NSW, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily support is needed by 7.7% of the community, which is much higher than most areas. This figure is a little above the New South Wales average and has risen since 2011.
7.7% ▲ +18.0%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 7.7%
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 3644 crosses VIC/NSW [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3644/3644-crosses-vic-nsw/topic/health-disability