28.1%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6121, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6121, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
About 64.5% of people in postcode 6121 report having no long-term health conditions. This means the area is generally healthy, with the share of people living with a long-term health condition sitting at 28.1%, which is about the same as the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are reported by 7.7% of residents, which is lower than most areas. Among those with long-term health issues, asthma (8.4%) and arthritis (8.3%) are the most common reports.
7.7%
Lower than 64% 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 6121, WA, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Fewer people in this area need help with daily activities compared to most other places, with the rate at 4.1%. This figure is a little below the Australian average, though it has risen 1.7 percentage points since 2011.
4.1% ▲ +70.3%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 3.2%
- 2021: 4.1%
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 6121, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6121/6121-wa/topic/health-disability