45.2%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7183, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7183, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for 45.2% of people in postcode 7183 is affected by a long-term health condition. This is among the highest rates for any similar area and sits far above both the Tasmanian and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue here, affecting 35.7% of residents. Mental health conditions are also much more common than in most areas, with 11.9% of people reporting a condition.
11.9%
Higher than 87% 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 7183, TAS, None is the majority at 51%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The number of people needing help with daily activities has risen to 7.1% since 2011. This is a little above the Australian figure and much higher than most other similar areas.
7.1% ▲ +107.1%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.4%
- 2016: 6.7%
- 2021: 7.1%
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 7183, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7183/7183-tas/topic/health-disability