37.1%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7172, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7172, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over one-third of residents in postcode 7172 live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most other areas. This health burden is significantly above both the Tasmanian and national figures, with arthritis and mental health being the most common issues reported.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 37.1% of people have a long-term health condition, well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most frequent, affecting 14.9% of the population, followed by mental health conditions at 11.5%.
11.5%
Higher than 85% 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 7172, TAS, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is a little above the national figure, with 8.3% of people requiring assistance. This proportion has remained steady since 2011.
8.3% ▲ +2.7%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.1%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 8.3%
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 7172, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7172/7172-tas/topic/health-disability