28.7%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6126, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6126, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 6126 is shaped by a relatively low need for support, with only 2.6% of people requiring help with daily activities. While a small portion of the population manages chronic illness, the area remains healthier than the national average in terms of disability.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.7% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the Western Australian figure of 26.1%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common issues, each affecting around 9% of the population.
8.7%
Higher than 50% 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 6126, WA, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 22%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Very few people here need help with daily tasks, at 2.6%, which is well below the Australian figure of 5.8%. This rate has remained steady since 2011.
2.6% ▲ +11.2%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 2.1%
- 2021: 2.6%
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 6126, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6126/6126-wa/topic/health-disability