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3960, VIC · Postcode

Health & Disability in 3960, VIC

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

Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 3960 than in most similar areas. Nearly 40% of residents have a long-term condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is reflected in the number of people who need regular help with their daily activities.

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📍 3960, VIC, Postcode

Where 3960, VIC sits — People with a long-term health condition

39.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3960, VIC — higher than 94% of areas.

3960, VIC39.6%
South Gippsland 33.8%
Victoria 27.4%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition here, affecting 17.2% of people. Overall, 39.6% of the population has a long-term health condition, while about 9.5% live with a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 3960, VIC, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 28%.

None 48.9% One condition 24.6% Two conditions 9.8% Three or more 5.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 3960, VIC — Arthritis leads at 24%, ahead of Other condition (14%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis 17.2% Other condition 10.2% Asthma 9.8% Mental health 9.5% Heart disease 8.2% Diabetes 5.9% Cancer 5.5% Lung condition 2.5% Stroke 1.7% Dementia 0.8%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Need for help with daily activities is much higher than in most areas, affecting 7.3% of people. This figure is a little above the Victorian average of 5.9% and has risen by 1.9 percentage points since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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7.3% ▲ +36.2%

Higher than 78% 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 3960, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3960/3960-vic/topic/health-disability