22.1%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6446, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6446, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health outcomes have remained steady in postcode 6446, with a very low proportion of residents requiring daily help. Only 22.1% of people live with a long-term health condition, a figure well below the national average. This suggests a population that is generally healthier than most other areas across the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 22.1% of people here have a long-term health condition, which is well below the Western Australian figure of 26.1%. Mental health conditions are also less common at 7.1%, and the most frequent reported issues are arthritis and asthma.
7.1%
Lower than 72% 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 6446, WA, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A very small number of people, just 2.7%, need help with daily activities. This is much lower than most areas and is barely changed from the 2.3% reported in 2016.
2.7% —
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 2.3%
- 2021: 2.7%
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 6446, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6446/6446-wa/topic/health-disability