33.3%
Higher than 72% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
South Preston · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in South Preston
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Higher rates of health challenges mark South Preston compared to similar areas. While one in three people lives with a long-term health condition, the area is also among the most likely in the region to require daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the Australian figure of 27.7%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 28.6%, while reported mental health conditions are far below the state and national rates.
0.0%
Lower than 99% of suburb / locality 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 Preston, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 30%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The need for help with daily activities is among the highest for areas of this size. At 14.3%, this is well above the Tasmanian rate of 6.8% and the national figure of 5.8%.
14.3% —
Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.
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 Preston [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60619/south-preston/topic/health-disability