25.2%
Lower than 75% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6355, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6355, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer residents in postcode 6355 struggle with long-term health issues compared to most other areas. Only 2.3% of people need help with daily activities, which is well below the national figure of 5.8%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
A long-term health condition affects 25.2% of people here, which is much lower than most areas. Arthritis and asthma are the most common reported issues, each affecting 7.5% to 7.7% of the population.
7.5%
Lower than 67% 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 6355, WA, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Very few people in this area need help with daily tasks, with only 2.3% requiring support. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas and has barely changed since 2011.
2.3% ▲ +49.1%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.5%
- 2016: 1.4%
- 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 6355, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6355/6355-wa/topic/health-disability