25.7%
Lower than 72% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6228, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6228, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for daily support defines the health landscape in postcode 6228, where the number of people requiring assistance rose by 6.9 percentage points since 2016. While overall health is slightly better than the national average, these support needs have become more prominent over time.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 25.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is lower than most areas and slightly below the Australian figure. Arthritis is the most common condition at 10.4%, and the typical resident here reports no long-term health issues.
8.3%
Lower than 55% 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 6228, WA, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 13%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 6.9%, which is higher than most similar areas. This is a little above both the state and national figures.
6.9% —
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 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 6228, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6228/6228-wa/topic/health-disability