27.9%
Lower than 59% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7004, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7004, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for the 27.9% of people in postcode 7004 living with a long-term health condition is generally healthier than the state average. While the area has a higher rate of mental health conditions than most other places, a small number of residents require regular help with their day-to-day activities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition at 10.1%, which is a little above the national figure. This is followed by arthritis at 9.1% and asthma at 7.2%, though overall health is well above the Tasmanian average.
10.1%
Higher than 70% 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 7004, TAS, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and remains a little below both the state and national rates.
4.0% ▼ -4.9%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 4.0%
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 7004, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7004/7004-tas/topic/health-disability