Population
579,100
Official figure — see reference date below
ABS estimated resident population, Dec 2025
Health Index score
74
Wesfarmers Health Index, 2025 (private-sector, not a government measure) — vs. national average of 107
Adult obesity
29%
Tasmania, 2022 (TPHS)
Social housing register
5,507
Official administrative count — see reference date below
Homes Tasmania dashboard, applications, end of April 2026
Why this app exists
The metrics driving Tasmania's outcomes
Across many of the conditions covered here, Tasmanian men experience higher risk or poorer outcomes, and men can be less likely to seek help early. Try the to see exactly what's due for you.
Beyond individual behaviour
What shapes health?
Health is shaped by more than personal choices and healthcare — the social, economic and physical conditions people live in matter too.
Income & financial security
Financial stress affects diet, housing and access to care.
Education & health literacy
Understanding health information shapes the choices available to you — part of why this app exists.
Employment & working conditions
Job security and safe conditions affect stress, injury risk and income.
Food security & healthy food access
Reliable access to affordable, healthy food varies across Tasmania.
Social connection & community
Isolation is itself a recognised health risk, connection is protective.
Environment & neighbourhood
Air quality, safety and green space all influence health outcomes.
Straight from government
Tasmania's health policy & prevention priorities
Compassion and Connection — Suicide Prevention Strategy 2023–2027
Tasmania's current whole-of-government plan to prevent suicide, built around five priorities including early support, compassionate services, and a skilled workforce.
The Health Revolution — Tasmania's 20-Year Preventive Health Strategy
The Department of Health's long-term plan (launched 2025) to reduce chronic disease and lift preventive health across the state, delivered via four-yearly Action Plans — the strategic backbone this app is designed to support.
2026–27 Budget health funding increase
Health spending increased by $264.8 million this budget, part of over $15 billion committed over four years (~35% of the state Budget).