22.6%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6445, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6445, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 22.6% of people in postcode 6445 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This suggests a healthier-than-average population across the region, with few residents reporting chronic illness or mental health struggles.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, including mental health issues which affect just 5.7% of residents. Most people report no chronic conditions at all, while those who do most often cite arthritis or other general conditions.
5.7%
Lower than 86% 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 6445, WA, None is the majority at 75%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.1% of people need help with daily activities, a figure a little below the state and national averages. This need for assistance has risen slightly since 2011, when it sat at 1.9%.
3.1% ▲ +67.7%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.9%
- 2016: 2.0%
- 2021: 3.1%
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 6445, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6445/6445-wa/topic/health-disability