36.0%
Higher than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6461, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6461, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Thirty-six per cent of people in postcode 6461 live with a long-term health condition, a rate well above the national figure. While chronic illness is common, the area's needs for daily physical support have dropped significantly over the last decade.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis (14.4%) and diabetes (9.1%) being the most frequent. Mental health conditions affect 8.3% of residents, which is about the same as the Western Australian average.
8.3%
Lower than 56% 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 6461, WA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is 4.3%, which is a little below the national figure. This is a notable improvement for the area, as the rate fell 3.6 percentage points since 2011.
4.3% ▼ -45.8%
Lower than 71% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 7.8%
- 2016: 3.8%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 6461, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6461/6461-wa/topic/health-disability