42.4%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7253, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7253, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life for many in postcode 7253 involves managing chronic illness, as 42.4% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are common across the area, affecting both physical and mental wellbeing.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most reported condition at 17.5%, followed by mental health issues at 14.3%. The proportion of people with mental health conditions is well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
14.3%
Higher than 98% 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 7253, TAS, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is much more common here than in most areas, affecting 10.9% of residents. This figure is well above the Tasmanian average of 6.8% and has risen by 3.2 points since 2011.
10.9% ▲ +41.7%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.7%
- 2016: 9.0%
- 2021: 10.9%
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 7253, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7253/7253-tas/topic/health-disability