39.4%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3709, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3709, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in postcode 3709 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness creates a significant health burden for the area compared to other parts of Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are very common here, with arthritis (16.9%) and asthma (10.7%) being the most reported conditions. Mental health conditions affect 9.8% of the population, a figure higher than most other areas.
9.8%
Higher than 65% 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 3709, VIC, None is the majority at 51%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.9% of residents need help with daily activities. This is about the same as the state and national figures, and has barely changed since 2011.
5.9% ▼ -11.5%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 3709, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3709/3709-vic/topic/health-disability