26.6%
Lower than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6027, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6027, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A low rate of disability defines postcode 6027, where only 4.0% of people need help with daily activities. Most residents here enjoy good health, with about two-thirds of the population reporting no long-term health conditions at all.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 26.6% of people have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas and slightly below the national figure. Mental health is the most common issue at 8.5%, followed by other conditions at 8.0% and arthritis at 7.9%.
8.5%
Lower than 53% of postcode 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 6027, WA, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The 4.0% of residents needing help with daily tasks is lower than most areas and a little below the Australian average. This figure has risen since 2011, increasing by 1.3 percentage points.
4.0% ▲ +45.6%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.8%
- 2016: 3.2%
- 2021: 4.0%
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 6027, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6027/6027-wa/topic/health-disability