23.1%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6341, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6341, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Almost 70% of people in postcode 6341 report having no long-term health conditions. This area is generally healthier than most, with far fewer people living with chronic illness or mental health issues compared to the state and national figures.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 23.1% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. The most common reports are asthma at 9.2% and diabetes at 8.1%, while mental health conditions are a little lower than the Australian average at 6.9%.
6.9%
Lower than 74% 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 6341, WA, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Needing help with daily activities is among the lowest in the region, affecting just 2.3% of people. This figure is well below the national average of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
2.3% ▲ +6.5%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.2%
- 2016: 3.0%
- 2021: 2.3%
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 6341, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6341/6341-wa/topic/health-disability