36.1%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6403, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6403, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 36.1% of people in postcode 6403 live with a long-term health condition. This is well above the national figure of 27.7%, making it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic health issues. While many residents face these challenges, the need for daily assistance remains typical for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 14.6% of residents. While long-term health issues are much more common than in most areas, the 8.9% of people with a mental health condition is about the same as the Western Australian average.
8.9%
Higher than 52% 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 6403, WA, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities. This is around the middle for similar areas and has barely changed since 2011, when the figure was 4.6%.
5.1% ▲ +10.3%
Lower than 56% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.6%
- 2016: 4.0%
- 2021: 5.1%
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 6403, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6403/6403-wa/topic/health-disability