31.0%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6232, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6232, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A higher share of residents in postcode 6232 live with long-term health issues compared to most other areas. Around 31% of people report a chronic condition, which is well above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country. This means more people here manage ongoing health challenges than in typical Australian communities.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here, with 31% of people affected. Mental health and arthritis are the most reported issues, each affecting about 10% of residents. This is well above the Western Australian average of 26.1%.
10.2%
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 6232, WA, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.6% of people need some help with daily activities, which is around the middle for similar areas. This figure has risen 1.3 points since 2011.
5.6% ▲ +31.2%
Higher than 53% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 5.4%
- 2021: 5.6%
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 6232, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6232/6232-wa/topic/health-disability