36.0%
Higher than 85% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6475, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6475, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A growing need for help with daily activities marks the health profile of postcode 6475, where the proportion of people requiring assistance rose by 1.0 percentage points since 2011. This area faces significant health challenges, with 36% of residents living with a long-term condition—a figure well above both the state and national averages.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis affecting 14% and asthma 10% of the population. Mental health conditions are also more frequent than the national figure, affecting 10.3% of residents.
10.3%
Higher 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 6475, WA, None is the majority at 60%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
About 5.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.
5.1% ▲ +25.1%
Lower than 54% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 4.1%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 5.1%
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 6475, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6475/6475-wa/topic/health-disability