27.2%
Lower than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6062, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6062, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 6062 than in most similar areas. While about 27.2% of residents report a health condition, this is very close to the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 7.6% of people here have a mental health condition, which is a little below the Australian figure of 8.8%. The most common long-term health issues are other general conditions, arthritis, and mental health.
7.6%
Lower than 65% 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 6062, WA, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 5.9% of residents, which is around the middle for similar areas. This figure is a little above the Western Australian average of 4.6% and has risen since 2011.
5.9% ▲ +27.2%
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.6%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 6062, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6062/6062-wa/topic/health-disability