39.5%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3672, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3672, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3672 than in most similar areas. Nearly 40% of residents have a chronic condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is mirrored in the number of people who need regular help with their daily activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are very common here, with 39.5% of people affected, compared to 27.4% across Victoria. Mental health conditions are well above the national average at 12.2%, and the most common issues reported are arthritis and asthma.
12.2%
Higher than 89% 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 3672, VIC, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 8.8%, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 2.0 percentage points since 2011 and sits well above the Australian average of 5.8%.
8.8% ▲ +29.9%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.8%
- 2016: 7.6%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 3672, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3672/3672-vic/topic/health-disability