32.8%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
South Launceston · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in South Launceston
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 32% of people in South Launceston live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high level of ill-health is reflected in the number of residents needing daily assistance, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest for areas of this size, affecting 13.4% of residents. This is well above the Australian average, while arthritis (12.0%) and asthma (8.9%) are also common long-term issues here.
13.4%
Higher than 94% 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 South Launceston, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 8.7% of people need help with daily activities, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This figure is a little above the national average and rose from 7.4% in 2011.
8.7% ▲ +17.4%
Higher than 90% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 8.3%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 South Launceston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/602011047/south-launceston/topic/health-disability