33.7%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3847, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3847, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 3847 now need help with daily tasks than in 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, as 33.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health struggles are more common here than in most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are widespread, with arthritis being the most common at 12.4%. Mental health conditions affect 11.1% of the population, a figure that is a little above the state and national averages of 8.8%.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 3847, VIC, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities has become more common, rising 1.8 points since 2011 to reach 7.0%. This is much higher than most areas and sits a little above the national figure of 5.8%.
7.0% ▲ +35.0%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.2%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 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 3847, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3847/3847-vic/topic/health-disability