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3738, VIC · Postcode

Health & Disability in 3738, VIC

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

A high rate of mental health conditions shapes the wellbeing profile of postcode 3738. While long-term health struggles are common for about 27.9% of residents, the area is notably healthier than most in terms of daily independence.

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📍 3738, VIC, Postcode

Where 3738, VIC sits — People with a long-term health condition

27.9%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3738, VIC — lower than 59% of areas.

3738, VIC27.9%
Alpine 30.8%
Victoria 27.4%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 12.2% of people, which is well above the national figure of 8.8%. Other frequent long-term issues include arthritis and asthma, both at 9.6%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 3738, VIC, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 24%.

None 62.4% One condition 22.3% Three or more 5.1% Two conditions 3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

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3738, VIC splits fairly evenly between Mental health (23%) and Arthritis (18%), with Asthma at 18%.

Mental health 12.2% Arthritis 9.6% Asthma 9.6% Other condition 7.1% Diabetes 4.1% Heart disease 4.1% Lung condition 4.1% Cancer 2.0%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is easier for most residents, with only 3.6% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the Victorian average and represents a significant drop from the 7.8% recorded in 2016.

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 3738, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3738/3738-vic/topic/health-disability