41.7%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7182, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7182, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people in postcode 7182 now need help with daily tasks than in 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, with 41.7% of residents living with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are among the highest for this area type, sitting well above the Tasmanian average. Arthritis is the most common condition affecting 19.8% of people, while 9.7% of residents live with a mental health condition.
9.7%
Higher than 64% 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 7182, TAS, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 30%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A little above the national average, 8.1% of people need assistance with daily activities. This figure has risen slightly since 2011, when it was 7.2%.
8.1% ▲ +12.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 8.1%
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 7182, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7182/7182-tas/topic/health-disability