33.2%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6225, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6225, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than a third of people in postcode 6225 live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country. Health challenges are common here, with arthritis and mental health being the most frequent issues reported.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 33.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is much higher than the 26.1% seen across Western Australia. Arthritis is the most common issue affecting 12.0% of people, while 10.1% live with a mental health condition.
10.1%
Higher than 70% 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 6225, WA, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help has risen to 6.4% since 2011. This is a little above the state average and higher than most similar areas.
6.4% ▲ +37.6%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.7%
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 6.4%
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 6225, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6225/6225-wa/topic/health-disability