31.5%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6397, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6397, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 6397 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This creates a significant health burden for the area, particularly regarding mental health and daily care needs.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest at this level, affecting 13% of residents. This is well above the 8.8% national figure, while asthma (12%) and lung conditions (7.6%) are also common.
13.0%
Higher 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 6397, WA, None is the majority at 64%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many here, as 8.7% of people need help with basic activities. This is much higher than most areas and has risen sharply by 6.3 percentage points since 2011.
8.7% ▲ +255.6%
Higher than 89% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.4%
- 2016: 5.1%
- 2021: 8.7%
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 6397, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6397/6397-wa/topic/health-disability