35.9%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7015, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7015, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than one in three people in postcode 7015 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This high level of illness is reflected in the fact that nearly 9% of residents need help with daily activities. These figures suggest a community with significant health and support needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic illness is much more common here than in most areas, with 35.9% of people reporting a long-term health condition. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 14.7%, while mental health conditions affect 11.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian average.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 7015, TAS, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for residents here, as 8.8% need help with core activities. This is much higher than most areas and is a little above the Tasmanian average, with the figure rising 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
8.8% ▲ +22.5%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 8.8%
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 7015, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7015/7015-tas/topic/health-disability