28.7%
Lower than 55% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6383, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6383, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily assistance needs have barely changed in postcode 6383 since 2011, with 5.8% of people now requiring help. Most residents are in good health, as 42.5% report no long-term conditions. However, arthritis is the most common chronic health issue affecting the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.7% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the Western Australian figure. Mental health conditions are less common here than in most other areas, affecting 7.3% of residents.
7.3%
Lower than 70% 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 6383, WA, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 5.8% of the population. This is about the same as the national figure and shows little change from the 5.3% recorded in 2011.
5.8% ▲ +9.4%
Higher than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.3%
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 5.8%
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 6383, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6383/6383-wa/topic/health-disability