34.7%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3700, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3700, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Almost identical levels of disability have been recorded in postcode 3700 since 2011, but health struggles remain high. Around 34.7% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This makes the area much more likely to face health challenges than most other similar regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.2% of residents. This is well above the 8.8% seen across Victoria, with arthritis and asthma also being common long-term health issues.
13.2%
Higher than 93% 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 3700, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 8.1% of people, a figure that is a little above the national average of 5.8%. This level of need for assistance has barely changed since 2011.
8.1% ▲ +1.2%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.0%
- 2016: 7.4%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 3700, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3700/3700-vic/topic/health-disability