36.4%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7267, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7267, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for help with daily tasks marks the health landscape in postcode 7267. While the number of people needing assistance has grown since 2011, long-term health conditions are now much more common here than in most other areas, affecting 36.4% of the population.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are well above the national figure of 27.7%, with arthritis and mental health being the most common conditions. About 11.6% of people live with a mental health condition, which is much higher than most areas.
11.6%
Higher than 85% 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 7267, TAS, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people in this area need help with daily activities compared to most other places, at 4.3%. This is a little below the Tasmanian average of 6.8%, though the figure has risen by 1.3 points since 2011.
4.3% ▲ +42.2%
Lower than 69% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.6%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 7267, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7267/7267-tas/topic/health-disability