17.0%
Lower than 96% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6468, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6468, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 17% of people in postcode 6468 report a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure. This area stands out as one of the healthiest at this level, with very few residents struggling with chronic illness or mental health issues.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions affect only 2.6% of residents, which is well below both the state and national figures. Most people here have no long-term health issues, while those who do commonly report arthritis or asthma.
2.6%
Lower than 98% 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 6468, WA, None is the majority at 79%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities is very low at 1.5%. This figure is well below the national average and has fallen by 2.8 percentage points since 2011.
1.5% ▼ -64.4%
Lower than 93% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.3%
- 2016: 3.2%
- 2021: 1.5%
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 6468, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6468/6468-wa/topic/health-disability