26.7%
Lower than 66% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3857, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3857, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 3857 is marked by a health profile that is generally better than most areas. While 26.7% of people live with a long-term health condition, this is lower than the typical Australian community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 26.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 10% of people, and mental health conditions are also less frequent here than in most other places.
8.0%
Lower than 60% 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 3857, VIC, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 6.4% of people, a figure that is higher than most areas. This need has risen since 2011, when it sat at 4.0%.
6.4% ▲ +60.7%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 4.9%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 3857, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3857/3857-vic/topic/health-disability