41.8%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7211, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7211, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A significant burden of chronic illness affects daily life in postcode 7211, where 41.8% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and among the highest rates for similar areas. These health challenges are widespread, with arthritis and asthma being the most common long-term issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health struggles are common here, as 15.7% of residents have arthritis and 14.6% have asthma. Mental health conditions affect 10% of the population, which is a little above the Australian average.
10.0%
Higher than 68% 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 7211, TAS, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen by 1.2 points since 2011. This rate is higher than most areas, though it remains about the same as the state and national figures.
6.1% ▲ +23.8%
Higher than 62% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.0%
- 2016: 6.3%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 7211, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7211/7211-tas/topic/health-disability