38.5%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3842, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3842, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people in postcode 3842 live with long-term health conditions than in most other areas. About 38.5% of the population reports a lasting health issue, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is reflected in a greater need for daily support across the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are the most common long-term issue at 13.6%, followed closely by arthritis at 13.2% and asthma at 12.5%. This rate of mental health issues is well above the 8.8% seen across Australia and Victoria.
13.6%
Higher than 95% 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 3842, VIC, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 8.4% of residents who need help with basic activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen by 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
8.4% ▲ +27.9%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 7.1%
- 2021: 8.4%
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 3842, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3842/3842-vic/topic/health-disability