32.9%
Higher than 71% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7213, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7213, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than three in ten people in postcode 7213 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This higher burden of illness means a significant number of residents face daily health challenges, particularly with chronic conditions and mental health.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 32.9% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis at 14.1% and diabetes at 12.1% being the most common. Mental health conditions affect 11.7% of the population, a rate that is much higher than most similar areas.
11.7%
Higher than 86% 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 7213, TAS, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 9.1% of residents who need help with basic activities, a figure that is well above the Australian average and among the highest for similar areas.
9.1% ▲ +1.3%
Higher than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 8.9%
- 2016: 7.4%
- 2021: 9.1%
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 7213, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7213/7213-tas/topic/health-disability