18.1%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6358, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6358, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 18.1% of people in postcode 6358 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This makes it one of the healthiest areas at this level, with a very low rate of chronic illness across the board.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are rare here, with arthritis being the most common at 9.5%. This includes a mental health rate of 4.8%, which is well below both the state and national figures.
4.8%
Lower than 89% 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 6358, WA, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A very small number of people need help with daily activities, at just 2.9%. This is much lower than most areas and has barely changed since 2011.
2.9% ▲ +14.3%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.5%
- 2016: 4.3%
- 2021: 2.9%
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 6358, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6358/6358-wa/topic/health-disability