41.3%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3713, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3713, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
The need for daily assistance in postcode 3713 has stayed steady at 10.7% since 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, with 41.3% of people living with a long-term condition. This is far above the figures for both Victoria and Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health struggles are common here, with arthritis (17.8%) and asthma (11.7%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 10.7% of the population, which is a little above the national figure.
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 3713, VIC, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 10.7% of people need help with daily activities. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is well above the 5.9% seen across Victoria.
10.7% ▲ +1.6%
Higher than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 10.5%
- 2016: 10.3%
- 2021: 10.7%
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 3713, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3713/3713-vic/topic/health-disability