29.3%
Higher than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Launceston · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Launceston
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Better overall health outcomes define daily life in Launceston, where only 29.3% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is well below the Tasmanian average, though it sits slightly above the national figure. While most residents are healthy, mental health is a more common challenge here than in many other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect 10.4% of people, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Overall, 62.6% of residents report no long-term health issues, while asthma and arthritis are the next most common conditions.
10.4%
Higher than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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 Launceston, None is the majority at 68%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most here, as only 3.9% of people need help with daily activities. This is much lower than most areas and a little below both the state and national figures, though the need has risen by 1.1 percentage points since 2011.
3.9% ▲ +40.9%
Lower than 78% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 2.8%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 Launceston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/602011038/launceston/topic/health-disability