32.7%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6073, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6073, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rise in the number of people needing help with daily activities defines the health profile of postcode 6073. Roughly 32.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This creates a community where a significant portion of the population manages ongoing health challenges.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term ailment here, affecting 10.8% of people. Overall, the rate of long-term health conditions is much higher than in most other areas, though mental health rates are about the same as the rest of Australia.
8.7%
Higher than 51% 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 6073, WA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily assistance has risen 2.5 percentage points since 2011 to reach 6.4%. This figure is now higher than most similar areas and sits a little above the Western Australian average of 4.6%.
6.4% ▲ +63.5%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.9%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 6073, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6073/6073-wa/topic/health-disability