48.4%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7257, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7257, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly half of all residents in postcode 7257 live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the figures for both Tasmania and the rest of Australia. While many people manage chronic illnesses, the area has a very low rate of mental health conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 48.4% of people have a long-term health condition, with arthritis (18.8%) and heart disease (14.1%) being the most common. In contrast, the 4.7% of residents with a mental health condition is well below the national and state figures.
4.7%
Lower than 90% 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 7257, TAS, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 34%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most similar areas. This need for assistance has risen by 6.3 percentage points since 2011.
6.3% ▲ —
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.0%
- 2016: 13.6%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 7257, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7257/7257-tas/topic/health-disability