35.9%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7011, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7011, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 7011 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of chronic illness, including mental health and arthritis, suggests a significant need for healthcare services in the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 35.9% of residents, a rate much higher than most areas. Mental health is the most common issue at 13.2%, followed by arthritis at 12.7% and asthma at 10.1%.
13.2%
Higher than 93% 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 7011, TAS, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.9% of people who need help with basic activities, which is a little above the Tasmanian average. This figure has risen by 0.9 percentage points since 2011.
7.9% ▲ +13.6%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.9%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 7.9%
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 7011, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7011/7011-tas/topic/health-disability