34.1%
Higher than 77% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6209, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6209, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A much higher rate of long-term health issues defines postcode 6209 compared to the rest of the country. About 34.1% of people here live with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This health burden is seen across both physical and mental health indicators.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 11.8% of residents. Mental health conditions are also a little more frequent than the state average, affecting 9.8% of the population.
9.8%
Higher than 66% 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 6209, WA, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
More people in this area need help with daily activities than in most other places, with 6.9% requiring support. This figure has risen by 2.0 percentage points since 2011, placing it a little above the national average of 5.8%.
6.9% ▲ +40.4%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 5.8%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 6209, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6209/6209-wa/topic/health-disability