33.1%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7268, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7268, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A third of residents in postcode 7268 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. While health challenges are common, far fewer people here need daily help compared to other areas. This suggests a community where many manage chronic health issues independently.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.1% of people have a long-term health condition, a rate higher than most areas and well above the Australian average of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 13.2% of residents, followed by mental health conditions at 10.5%.
10.5%
Higher than 74% 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 7268, TAS, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 4.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas and a little below the Tasmanian figure of 6.8%. This need for assistance has barely changed since 2011.
4.8% ▲ +10.2%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 4.8%
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 7268, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7268/7268-tas/topic/health-disability