28.1%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3854, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3854, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for daily help has emerged in postcode 3854, where the proportion of people requiring assistance grew from 3.1% in 2011 to 4.7% in 2021. Despite this trend, the area's overall health profile remains typical for the region. Most residents live without a long-term health condition.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is about the same as the national figure. Arthritis is the most common issue at 9.9%, followed by mental health conditions at 9.0%.
9.0%
Higher than 54% 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 3854, VIC, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people here need help with daily activities compared to most other areas. At 4.7%, this is a little below both the Victorian and Australian figures.
4.7% ▲ +51.8%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.1%
- 2021: 4.7%
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 3854, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3854/3854-vic/topic/health-disability