33.6%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6074, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6074, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term illness marks postcode 6074, where 33.6% of people live with a chronic health condition. This is well above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country. While many residents face health challenges, the need for daily help remains relatively low.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (10.9%) and asthma (9.7%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 8.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.
8.9%
Higher 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 6074, WA, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 4.8% of residents, a figure that is lower than most areas and about the same as the state average. This is an increase from 2011, when only 3.0% of people required help with daily activities.
4.8% ▲ +61.5%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.0%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 4.8%
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 6074, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6074/6074-wa/topic/health-disability