24.3%
Lower than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6036, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6036, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report long-term health issues in postcode 6036 than in the rest of the country. Only 24.3% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a generally healthier population compared to both Western Australia and Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 9.4% of people. This is a little above the Western Australian rate of 8.3%, while asthma is the next most reported condition at 8.1%.
9.4%
Higher than 60% 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 6036, WA, None is the majority at 74%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.8% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. This figure is a little below the national average, though it has risen since 2011 when it was 1.8%.
3.8% ▲ +109.6%
Lower than 77% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.8%
- 2016: 2.2%
- 2021: 3.8%
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 6036, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6036/6036-wa/topic/health-disability