47.1%
Higher than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6419, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6419, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly half of all residents in postcode 6419 live with a long-term health condition, which is among the highest rates for similar areas. This is a stark contrast to the rest of the state and the nation, where such conditions are far less common.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Almost 47.1% of people report a long-term health condition, far above the Western Australian figure of 26.1%. This includes a mental health condition for 15.7% of residents—well above the national average—and arthritis for 17.6% of the population.
15.7%
Higher than 99% 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 6419, WA, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 30%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 5.9% of the population, which is about the same as the national figure. This rate has barely changed since 2016.
5.9% —
Higher than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 5.3%
- 2021: 5.9%
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 6419, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6419/6419-wa/topic/health-disability