24.1%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6448, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6448, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with long-term health issues in postcode 6448 than in most similar areas. Only 24.1% of residents report a chronic health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This reflects a generally healthier profile across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, with asthma (7.9%) and mental health (6.9%) being the most reported issues. Mental health conditions specifically are a little below both the state and national figures.
6.9%
Lower than 74% 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 6448, WA, None is the majority at 73%; One condition is next at 20%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Only 3.0% of people need help with daily activities, which is much lower than most areas and well below the Australian average of 5.8%. This figure has risen slightly since 2011, when it was 2.0%.
3.0% ▲ +47.1%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.0%
- 2016: 0.7%
- 2021: 3.0%
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 6448, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6448/6448-wa/topic/health-disability