39.4%
Higher than 99% of council (lga) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Wyalkatchem · Council (LGA)
Health & Disability in Wyalkatchem
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in Wyalkatchem have remained steady over the last decade, though the area faces significant health challenges. Nearly 40% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above both the state and national averages. This high rate of illness is the most striking health feature of the local area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 39.4% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Arthritis is the most common issue at 16.2%, while 10.2% of residents have a mental health condition, a rate a little above the national figure.
10.2%
Higher than 74% of council (lga) 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 Wyalkatchem, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 6.0% of people in Wyalkatchem need help with daily activities. This is a little above the Western Australian average, though the figure has barely changed since 2011.
6.0% ▼ -2.8%
Higher than 58% of council (lga) areas.
- 2011: 6.1%
- 2016: 8.9%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 Wyalkatchem [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA59330/wyalkatchem/topic/health-disability