36.7%
Higher than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6304, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6304, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A far higher rate of long-term health issues than the state average marks postcode 6304, where 36.7% of people live with a chronic condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are reflected in a higher need for daily assistance across the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (14.3%) and asthma (10.1%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions are also more prevalent than usual, affecting 9.5% of residents.
9.5%
Higher than 62% 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 6304, WA, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 6.9% of people, which is a little above the figures for both Western Australia and the rest of the country. This need for assistance has remained steady since 2011.
6.9% ▼ -4.4%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.2%
- 2016: 6.6%
- 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 6304, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6304/6304-wa/topic/health-disability