38.6%
Higher than 92% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7184, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7184, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Some of the highest rates of long-term health issues in the region are found in postcode 7184. Nearly 39% of people live with a chronic condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 17.5%. Mental health conditions affect 15% of people, a rate well above both the state and national figures.
15.0%
Higher than 99% 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 7184, TAS, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 10.5% of the population, which is well above the 5.8% national average. This figure has fallen slightly since 2011.
10.5% ▼ -9.9%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 11.6%
- 2016: 10.4%
- 2021: 10.5%
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 7184, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7184/7184-tas/topic/health-disability