38.9%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7180, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7180, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 7180, affecting 21.6% of residents. This area has a high rate of chronic illness, with 38.9% of people living with a long-term condition, which is far above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most other areas, sitting well above the Tasmanian average. While 9.6% of people have a mental health condition, the typical resident reports no long-term health issues at all.
9.6%
Higher than 62% 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 7180, TAS, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 30%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has fallen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011, though it remains about the same as the state and national rates.
6.0% ▼ -21.6%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 12.8%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 7180, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7180/7180-tas/topic/health-disability