35.7%
Higher than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7112, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7112, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Well above the national figure, 35.7% of people in postcode 7112 live with a long-term health condition. This reflects a community with significant health challenges, including high rates of mental health issues. Much of the population remains healthy, with 56% reporting no long-term conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term ailment at 14.4%, followed by mental health conditions at 12.6%. This mental health rate is among the highest for similar areas and sits well above the Australian figure of 8.8%.
12.6%
Higher than 90% 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 7112, TAS, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.9% of residents need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and is a little above the national average of 5.8%.
6.9% ▲ +6.3%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.5%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 7112, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7112/7112-tas/topic/health-disability