34.0%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3777, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3777, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 3777 now require help with daily activities than in 2011, reaching 7.0% of the population. This reflects a broader health struggle in the area, where 34.0% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health challenges are common here, with 34.0% of people reporting a long-term condition, which is much higher than in most areas. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 12.3%, while mental health conditions affect 10.9% of residents, which is a little above the national figure.
10.9%
Higher than 78% 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 3777, VIC, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities has risen 2.1 percentage points since 2011 to reach 7.0%. This is a little above the Victorian average of 5.9% and much higher than in most similar areas.
7.0% ▲ +43.8%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.7%
- 2021: 7.0%
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 3777, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3777/3777-vic/topic/health-disability