39.0%
Higher than 93% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6372, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6372, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue in postcode 6372, affecting 11.4% of people. This area has a very high rate of long-term health conditions, with 39.0% of residents reporting one, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. These health challenges are reflected in a higher than usual need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 39.0% of residents live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the Western Australian average of 26.1%. While arthritis and asthma are common, 7.6% of people have a mental health condition, which is a little below the Australian average.
7.6%
Lower than 65% 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 6372, WA, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 32%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 6.7% of people here, which is higher than most similar areas. This figure is a little above the state average of 4.6% and has barely changed since 2016.
6.7% —
Higher than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 6.7%
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 6372, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6372/6372-wa/topic/health-disability