40.3%
Higher than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3878, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3878, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs have remained largely steady since 2011 in postcode 3878, though the area faces significant health challenges. A striking 40.3% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are among the highest at this level, with arthritis (17.0%) and mental health (10.4%) being the most common. This is far above the Victorian average of 27.4%, and about 6.3% of people manage three or more conditions.
10.4%
Higher than 73% 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 3878, VIC, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 7.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and sits a little above the Australian average of 5.8%.
7.1% ▼ -4.4%
Higher than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.5%
- 2016: 6.8%
- 2021: 7.1%
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 3878, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3878/3878-vic/topic/health-disability