34.1%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3875, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3875, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues mark postcode 3875 compared to the rest of the country. About 34.1% of people here live with a long-term condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are reflected in the number of residents who require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
The area has a much higher rate of long-term health conditions than most, with arthritis (12%) and mental health issues (10.8%) being the most common. Mental health conditions specifically are a little above the Victorian and national figures of 8.8%.
10.8%
Higher than 78% 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 3875, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 7.5% of people, which is a little above the national figure of 5.8%. This need has risen since 2011, when it sat at 6.2%.
7.5% ▲ +22.3%
Higher than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.2%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 7.5%
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 3875, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3875/3875-vic/topic/health-disability