36.6%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7178, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7178, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of residents in postcode 7178 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. This represents a significant health burden for the area, where many people manage chronic illnesses or mental health challenges. The local experience of health is much more strained than in most similar Australian areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Chronic health issues are common here, with 36.6% of people reporting a long-term condition, which is well above the Tasmanian average. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 18.8%, while 11.7% of residents live with a mental health condition.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 7178, TAS, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more challenging for 8.3% of people who need some help with their activities, a figure that is a little above the state and national levels. However, the proportion of people needing this support has fallen by 3.2 percentage points since 2011.
8.3% ▼ -27.9%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.5%
- 2016: 12.9%
- 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 7178, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7178/7178-tas/topic/health-disability