37.6%
Higher than 94% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Devonport · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Devonport
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Devonport has some of the highest rates of long-term health issues among similar areas. About 37.6% of residents live with a chronic health condition, which is well above both the Tasmanian and national figures. This high prevalence of illness is mirrored in the number of people who require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with arthritis (14.3%) and mental health (13.1%) being the most reported. The 13.1% living with a mental health condition is well above the Australian average of 8.8%.
13.1%
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 Devonport, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 9.3% of people in Devonport, a figure that is well above the national average and has risen by 1.7 points since 2011.
9.3% ▲ +21.9%
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 7.6%
- 2016: 9.1%
- 2021: 9.3%
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 Devonport [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/604021085/devonport/topic/health-disability