28.4%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3758, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3758, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people struggle with chronic illness or disability in postcode 3758 compared to other parts of the country. Only 3.9% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that is much lower than most similar areas. This suggests a population that is generally healthier and more independent than the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the figures for Victoria and Australia. Asthma is the most common issue at 9.5%, while mental health conditions are reported by 7.4% of residents, which is a little below the national average.
7.4%
Lower than 69% 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 3758, VIC, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people who need help with daily activities is 3.9%, which is a little below the state and national figures. This level of need has barely changed since 2011, when it stood at 3.3%.
3.9% ▲ +16.3%
Lower than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.3%
- 2016: 3.5%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 3758, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3758/3758-vic/topic/health-disability