31.1%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6258, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6258, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 6258 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national and state figures. This suggests a community facing significant health challenges, with a higher-than-usual number of people managing chronic illnesses.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 31.1% 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 at 10.5%, while mental health conditions affect 10.1% of the population, a figure slightly above the national average.
10.1%
Higher than 69% 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 6258, WA, None is the majority at 66%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 6.6% of people, which is a little above the Western Australian average of 4.6%. This need for assistance has risen since 2011, when only 4.9% of residents required help with daily activities.
6.6% ▲ +34.1%
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.9%
- 2016: 4.7%
- 2021: 6.6%
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 6258, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6258/6258-wa/topic/health-disability