40.0%
Higher than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
George Town · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in George Town
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more residents in George Town live with long-term health issues than in most similar areas. Around 40% of the population has a chronic condition, which is well above the Tasmanian figure and far above the national average.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis affecting 16.8% of people and mental health conditions affecting 13.2%. This rate of mental health issues is among the highest at this level and well above the national figure.
13.2%
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 George Town, None is the majority at 56%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help has risen to 9.5% since 2011, which is a little above the state average and well above the Australian figure. This puts George Town among the highest areas for people requiring assistance with daily activities.
9.5% ▲ +35.5%
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.0%
- 2016: 8.1%
- 2021: 9.5%
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 George Town [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/602031059/george-town/topic/health-disability