32.3%
Higher than 68% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6460, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6460, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Health needs in postcode 6460 have remained steady over the last decade, though long-term illness is common. About 32.3% of people here live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue, affecting 10.3% of residents. Overall, the proportion of people with long-term conditions is higher than in most areas, while those with mental health conditions sit at 9.0%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
9.0%
Higher than 55% 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 6460, WA, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily help is needed by 4.9% of people in this area. This figure has barely changed since 2011 and is about the same as the rates seen across Western Australia and the rest of the country.
4.9% ▲ +5.9%
Lower than 58% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.7%
- 2016: 4.4%
- 2021: 4.9%
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 6460, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6460/6460-wa/topic/health-disability