28.8%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6412, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6412, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Daily life in postcode 6412 is marked by a growing need for support, with 6.8% of people requiring help with everyday activities. While long-term health conditions are common, the area sees much lower rates of mental health issues compared to most other places.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
About 28.8% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Asthma is the most common ailment at 11.9%, while mental health conditions are notably low at 6.8%, falling below both state and national levels.
6.8%
Lower than 75% 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 6412, WA, None is the majority at 80%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A higher proportion of people here need help with daily tasks than in most other areas. This figure has risen by 6.8 percentage points since 2016, reaching 6.8% in the latest census, which is a little above the Western Australian average.
6.8% —
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 0.0%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 6412, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6412/6412-wa/topic/health-disability