31.5%
Higher than 63% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6418, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6418, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More than 31% of people in postcode 6418 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This higher rate of chronic illness means a significant portion of the population manages ongoing health challenges in their daily lives.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with 31.5% of residents affected—well above the 26.1% seen across Western Australia. Arthritis is the most reported condition at 12.5%, while mental health conditions affect 8.9% of people, which is about the same as the rest of the country.
8.9%
Higher than 53% 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 6418, WA, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for 6.1% of residents who need help with core activities, a rate higher than most similar areas. This figure has stayed steady over the last decade, barely changing from 5.6% in 2011.
6.1% ▲ +9.0%
Higher than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 2016: 6.1%
- 2021: 6.1%
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 6418, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6418/6418-wa/topic/health-disability