36.1%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7301, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7301, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher-than-usual number of people in postcode 7301 live with long-term health issues, affecting daily life for many. About 36.1% of residents have a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are a significant part of the local experience compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis being the most frequent at 13.9%. Mental health conditions affect 10.8% of people, a figure that is a little above the Australian average.
10.8%
Higher than 77% 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 7301, TAS, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 7.2% of residents who need help with basic activities. This is much higher than in most areas and has risen by 1.3 percentage points since 2011.
7.2% ▲ +22.3%
Higher than 76% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.9%
- 2016: 5.9%
- 2021: 7.2%
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 7301, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7301/7301-tas/topic/health-disability