12.2%
Lower than 99% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6437, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6437, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 12.2% of people in postcode 6437 report a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. This makes it one of the healthiest areas at this level, with very few residents needing regular medical support or daily assistance.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are uncommon here, with 57% of people reporting no conditions at all. Mental health conditions are also well below state and national figures, affecting only 4% of the population.
4.0%
Lower than 93% 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 6437, WA, None is the majority at 82%; One condition is next at 15%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Very few people, just 1.7%, need help with daily activities, which is well below the Australian average. This figure has risen slightly by 1.5 percentage points since 2011.
1.7% ▲ +651.2%
Lower than 92% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 0.2%
- 2016: 0.7%
- 2021: 1.7%
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 6437, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6437/6437-wa/topic/health-disability