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3966, VIC · Postcode

Health & Disability in 3966, VIC

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

Help with daily activities has risen by 2.3 percentage points since 2011 in postcode 3966. This area now has a much higher rate of long-term health conditions than most other areas, affecting 33.5% of the population. While many residents manage chronic illnesses, mental health conditions are less common here than in the typical Australian community.

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📍 3966, VIC, Postcode

Where 3966, VIC sits — People with a long-term health condition

33.5%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 3966, VIC — higher than 74% of areas.

3966, VIC33.5%
South Gippsland 33.8%
Victoria 27.4%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

About 33.5% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Victorian figure of 27.4%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 13.1%, while mental health conditions are a little below the national figure at 7.0%.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 3966, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.

None 56.3% One condition 21.3% Two conditions 7.9% Three or more 4.6%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 3966, VIC — Arthritis leads at 22%, ahead of Other condition (16%) and Diabetes (13%).

Arthritis 13.1% Other condition 9.6% Diabetes 7.9% Asthma 7.7% Mental health 7.0% Heart disease 6.6% Cancer 3.5% Lung condition 2.9% Stroke 0.6%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.6% of the population, a figure that is higher than most areas. This is about the same as the national figure, but it has increased since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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6.6% ▲ +53.6%

Higher than 69% 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 3966, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3966/3966-vic/topic/health-disability