39.5%
Higher than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6367, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6367, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 40% of people in postcode 6367 live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure. This makes it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic illness in the region. Many residents manage multiple health issues, with asthma and arthritis being the most common long-term conditions.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 39.5% of residents have a long-term health condition, far above the 27.7% national figure. Mental health conditions are also much more common here than in most areas, affecting 11.1% of the population.
11.1%
Higher than 81% 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 6367, WA, None is the majority at 55%; One condition is next at 27%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for help with daily activities is a little above the Australian figure at 6.9%. This rate has barely changed over the last decade, down slightly from 7.4% in 2011.
6.9% ▼ -6.0%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.4%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 6367, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6367/6367-wa/topic/health-disability