34.6%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6208, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6208, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue for the 34.6% of people in postcode 6208 living with a chronic condition. This is a high proportion of the population, sitting well above both the state and national figures. The area faces significant health challenges, with a particular prevalence of long-term illness and mental health conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions affect 34.6% of residents, which is much higher than most areas. This includes a mental health condition for 10.6% of people, a figure a little above the national average, while arthritis is the most reported specific ailment at 12.1%.
10.6%
Higher than 75% 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 6208, WA, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily activity help is needed by 6.8% of people, which is higher than most areas. This figure is a little above the Western Australia average and has risen by 2.5 percentage points since 2011.
6.8% ▲ +57.1%
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 6208, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6208/6208-wa/topic/health-disability