28.0%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3741, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3741, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people need daily help in postcode 3741 compared to the state and national figures. While about 28% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the area sees lower rates of mental health issues than most other regions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28% of people have a long-term health condition, which is roughly the same as the Australian figure. Arthritis is the most common issue at 9.7%, while mental health conditions are lower than most areas at 7.4%.
7.4%
Lower than 68% 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 3741, VIC, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little below the Victorian figure of 5.9%. This is much lower than most areas and has fallen 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
3.4% ▼ -31.7%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 3.9%
- 2021: 3.4%
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 3741, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3741/3741-vic/topic/health-disability