30.2%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3781, VIC · Postcode
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher rate of mental health conditions defines the health profile of postcode 3781. While 11.7% of residents live with a mental health condition—much higher than most other areas—the overall need for daily assistance remains lower than the national figure.
Long-term conditions people report.
About 30.2% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health is the most common issue at 11.7%, followed by asthma at 10% and arthritis at 8.6%.
30.2%
Higher than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
11.7%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people reporting a long-term mental health condition (incl. depression or anxiety).
In 3781, VIC, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 24%.
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 4.7% of residents, which is a little below both the state and national figures. This is an increase from 2011, when the figure was 3.6%.
4.7% ▲ +28.1%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with a core-activity need for assistance due to disability or age.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Health & Disability in 3781, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3781/3781-vic/topic/health-disability