33.6%
Higher than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6262, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6262, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 6262, affecting 14.5% of residents. This area faces significant health challenges, with a much higher share of people living with long-term conditions than most other areas. About 33.6% of residents report a chronic health issue, which is well above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are far more common here than in the rest of Australia, with 33.6% of people affected. While arthritis and asthma are frequent, mental health conditions affect 9.0% of residents, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
9.0%
Higher than 54% 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 6262, WA, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 23%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is more difficult for residents here than in most areas, with 6.0% needing help with everyday activities. This figure is a little above the Western Australian average and has risen 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
6.0% ▲ +44.3%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.2%
- 2016: 3.6%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 6262, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6262/6262-wa/topic/health-disability