36.3%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
7310, TAS · Postcode
Health & Disability in 7310, TAS
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in postcode 7310 live with a long-term health condition, which is much higher than most other areas. This reflects a community with significant health needs, as both mental health and chronic conditions are well above the national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 36.3% of people affected—well above the 27.7% national figure. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 13.7%, followed by mental health issues at 12.3%, which is much higher than most areas.
12.3%
Higher than 89% 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 7310, TAS, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is more common here than in most areas, affecting 8.2% of residents. This is a little above the national figure of 5.8% and has risen by 1.6 percentage points since 2011.
8.2% ▲ +23.9%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 7.8%
- 2021: 8.2%
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 7310, TAS [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA7310/7310-tas/topic/health-disability