35.3%
Higher than 82% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6316, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6316, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people report long-term health issues in postcode 6316 than in most similar areas. Around 35.3% of residents live with a chronic condition, a figure well above the national average of 27.7%. This creates a distinct health profile for the region compared to the rest of the state.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13.6% of people. This is well above the national figure of 8.8%, with arthritis at 12.5% also being a common long-term condition here.
13.6%
Higher than 95% 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 6316, WA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite high rates of chronic illness, only 3.6% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little below the Australian figure of 5.8% and has fallen slightly since 2011.
3.6% ▼ -20.9%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.5%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 3.6%
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 6316, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6316/6316-wa/topic/health-disability