35.8%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
3996, VIC · Postcode
Health & Disability in 3996, VIC
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 3996 is shaped by a high rate of chronic illness, with 35.8% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Many residents manage these health challenges independently, though a small number require regular help with daily tasks.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 13.8% of people. Overall, the rate of long-term conditions is much higher than in most other areas, though mental health rates at 9.3% are about the same as the state and national figures.
9.3%
Higher than 59% 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 3996, VIC, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.3% of people need some help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen slightly since 2011, when it stood at 5.4%.
6.3% ▲ +16.9%
Higher than 65% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.4%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 3996, VIC [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA3996/3996-vic/topic/health-disability