26.9%
Lower than 65% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6125, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6125, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A rising need for help with daily tasks marks the recent trend in postcode 6125. While 3.9% of residents now require assistance, this remains much lower than most other areas. Overall, the community reports health levels that are about the same as Western Australia and the national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are less common here than in most areas, with 26.9% of people affected. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 8.9%, followed by mental health conditions at 7.9%.
7.9%
Lower than 61% 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 6125, WA, None is the majority at 67%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities rose 1.1 percentage points since 2011 to reach 3.9%. This figure is a little below the national average of 5.8%.
3.9% ▲ +37.4%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 3.4%
- 2021: 3.9%
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 6125, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6125/6125-wa/topic/health-disability