37.6%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7177, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7177, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define postcode 7177. About 37.6% of people here live with a chronic health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a distinct health profile for the area compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 13.8%, followed by mental health conditions at 10.5%. This rate of mental health issues is higher than most areas and sits slightly above the national figure.
10.5%
Higher than 74% 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 7177, TAS, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 29%.
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 fallen 3.2 percentage points since 2011 and is a little below both the state and national averages.
4.0% ▼ -44.3%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 5.2%
- 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 7177, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7177/7177-tas/topic/health-disability