29.0%
Lower than 53% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6350, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6350, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 6350, affecting 12.2% of residents. Overall, the area's health profile is relatively typical for the region, though more people require daily assistance compared to most other areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 29% of people report a long-term health condition, which is a little above the state and national figures. This includes 8.7% with asthma and 8.7% with diabetes, while mental health conditions affect 8.4% of residents.
8.4%
Lower than 55% 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 6350, WA, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 19%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by 6.3% of the population, a figure that is higher than most areas and a little above the Western Australian average. This is a noticeable improvement from 2011, when the rate was 9.0%.
6.3% ▼ -30.3%
Higher than 64% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 9.0%
- 2016: 9.6%
- 2021: 6.3%
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 6350, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6350/6350-wa/topic/health-disability