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3940, VIC · Postcode

Health & Disability in 3940, VIC

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3940 than in most similar areas. About 44% of residents have a lasting health condition, which is far above the national figure of 28%. This high rate of illness is matched by a significant number of people who require daily support.

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📍 3940, VIC, Postcode

Where 3940, VIC sits — People with a long-term health condition

44.3%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3940, VIC — higher than 99% of areas.

3940, VIC44.3%
Mornington Peninsula 33.2%
Victoria 27.4%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Health struggles are common here, with 14.1% of people living with a mental health condition, which is well above the Australian average. Arthritis is the most reported long-term condition at 18.9%, while 10% of residents have heart disease.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 3940, VIC, None is the majority at 51%; One condition is next at 26%.

None 46.4% One condition 23.4% Two conditions 11.1% Three or more 9.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 3940, VIC — Arthritis leads at 21%, ahead of Mental health (16%) and Other condition (13%).

Arthritis 18.9% Mental health 14.1% Other condition 11.7% Heart disease 10.2% Asthma 9.6% Diabetes 6.7% Cancer 6.6% Dementia 4.3% Lung condition 4.3% Stroke 3.3%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Daily life is more challenging for 14% of people in the area who need help with regular activities. This is well above the 5.8% national figure and has risen slightly since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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14.0% ▲ +8.0%

Higher than 99% of postcode areas.

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 3940, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3940/3940-vic/topic/health-disability