29.2%
Lower than 51% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3775, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3775, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A small rise in the need for daily help has been seen in postcode 3775 since 2011. While 3.7% of residents now require assistance with daily tasks, this is much lower than most other areas. Overall, the health profile of the region is typical for the state.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29.2% of people live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the Australian figure of 27.7%. The most common issues are arthritis at 9.6% and asthma at 8.4%, while 8.1% of residents have a mental health condition.
8.1%
Lower than 59% 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 3775, VIC, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.7% of people here need help with daily activities, a figure that is a little below both the state and national averages. This is a slight increase from 2011, when the rate was 2.8%.
3.7% ▲ +31.4%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 2.7%
- 2021: 3.7%
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 3775, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3775/3775-vic/topic/health-disability