33.2%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6308, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6308, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A high rate of long-term illness marks postcode 6308, where 33.2% of people live with a chronic health condition. This figure is well above the Western Australian average of 26.1% and suggests a community with significant health challenges. Most residents report no long-term conditions, but those who do often manage multiple ailments.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health condition at 11.7%, followed by mental health issues at 9.4%. This rate of mental health conditions is a little above the state average, while 3.2% of residents live with three or more chronic conditions.
9.4%
Higher than 60% 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 6308, WA, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Help with daily activities is needed by 6.2% of the population, which is higher than most areas. This need for support has risen by 2.2 percentage points since 2011.
6.2% ▲ +54.8%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.0%
- 2016: 4.6%
- 2021: 6.2%
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 6308, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6308/6308-wa/topic/health-disability