34.5%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7185, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7185, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 11% of people in postcode 7185 need daily help with basic activities, a figure well above the national average. This area faces significant health challenges, with a high proportion of residents living with long-term conditions that impact their day-to-day lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.5% of people. This includes a high rate of mental health conditions at 15.8%, which is well above both the Tasmanian and Australian figures.
15.8%
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 7185, TAS, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 29%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The number of people needing assistance with daily activities has risen sharply to 10.8% since 2016. This is among the highest rates for similar areas and is well above the 5.8% seen across Australia.
10.8% —
Higher than 98% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 10.8%
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 7185, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7185/7185-tas/topic/health-disability