32.7%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3792, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3792, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in postcode 3792 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. While many residents manage chronic illness, the area is healthier than most in terms of daily independence. This combination suggests a population that often deals with ongoing health issues but remains largely capable of managing their own day-to-day needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 32.7% of residents, a figure well above the 27.7% national average. The most common issues are arthritis at 11.1% and asthma at 9.8%, while mental health conditions are reported at 9.1%, which is about the same as across Australia.
9.1%
Higher than 56% 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 3792, VIC, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for more people here than in most areas, with only 4.5% needing help with daily activities. This is a little below the national figure of 5.8%, although the need for assistance has risen 3.2 percentage points since 2011.
4.5% ▲ +258.4%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.3%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 4.5%
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 3792, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3792/3792-vic/topic/health-disability