25.3%
Lower than 74% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6407, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6407, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with long-term illness in postcode 6407 compared to most other areas. Only 4.5% of residents have a mental health condition, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%. This means more people here enjoy a higher level of general wellbeing than in other parts of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 25.3% of people have a long-term health condition, which is slightly lower than the Australian figure. Asthma (9.3%) and arthritis (8.1%) are the most common long-term issues reported here.
4.5%
Lower than 91% 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 6407, WA, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is easier for most, with only 3.2% of people needing help with daily activities. This is much lower than most areas and has fallen since 2011.
3.2% ▼ -26.9%
Lower than 85% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.4%
- 2016: 3.7%
- 2021: 3.2%
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 6407, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6407/6407-wa/topic/health-disability