28.0%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3739, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3739, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people need daily help in postcode 3739 compared to similar areas. While about 28% of residents live with a long-term health condition, this is roughly the same as the national figure. The area stands out for having a very low rate of people requiring assistance with their everyday activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is similar to the figures for Victoria and Australia. Asthma is the most common issue at 9.2%, while mental health conditions are a little below the national rate at 7.5%.
7.5%
Lower than 66% 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 3739, VIC, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 1.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the Australian figure of 5.8%. This need for assistance has fallen significantly since 2011, when the rate was 4%.
1.3% ▼ -68.3%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 2.8%
- 2021: 1.3%
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 3739, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3739/3739-vic/topic/health-disability