35.4%
Higher than 83% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6302, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6302, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 35.4% of people in postcode 6302 live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country. While many residents face chronic health issues, the need for daily assistance remains steady and typical for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (12.9%) and asthma (8.1%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 8.6% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure.
8.6%
Lower than 52% 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 6302, WA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.7% of residents need some help with their daily activities. This is roughly the same as the Australian average and has barely changed since 2011.
5.7% ▲ +7.2%
Higher than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 6.0%
- 2021: 5.7%
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 6302, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6302/6302-wa/topic/health-disability