27.7%
Lower than 60% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6393, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6393, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A remarkably low rate of mental health conditions defines postcode 6393, where only 4.2% of people report such a struggle. This is well below both the state and national figures, contributing to a health profile that is generally stronger than in most similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
While 27.7% of residents have a long-term health condition, this is lower than most areas, with arthritis and asthma being the most common. The typical resident has no long-term health issues, and the rate of mental health conditions is well below the Western Australian figure of 8.3%.
4.2%
Lower than 92% 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 6393, WA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.4% of people in the area need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas. This figure is a little below the national average, though it has risen by 1.0 percentage point since 2011.
3.4% ▲ +42.3%
Lower than 83% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 4.2%
- 2021: 3.4%
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 6393, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6393/6393-wa/topic/health-disability