37.9%
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Somerset · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Somerset
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
High rates of chronic illness shape daily life in Somerset, where 37.9% of people live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure of 27.7% and among the highest rates for similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis and mental health are the most common long-term conditions here, with 13.6% and 13.2% of residents affected. Mental health rates are well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
13.2%
Higher than 93% 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 Somerset, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 10.0% of the population who need help with daily activities. This figure has risen since 2011 and is well above both the Tasmanian and national figures.
10.0% ▲ +20.1%
Higher than 97% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 8.3%
- 2016: 8.7%
- 2021: 10.0%
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 Somerset [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/604011081/somerset/topic/health-disability