22.7%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6476, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6476, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Only 22.7% of people in postcode 6476 have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure. This makes it one of the healthiest areas compared to most other places. While chronic illness is uncommon, a small number of residents still require significant daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much less common here than in most areas, sitting well below both the state and national rates. Asthma is the most reported condition at 15.9%, and nearly 60% of residents report having no long-term health issues at all.
9.1%
Higher 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 6476, WA, None is the majority at 70%; One condition is next at 11%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A little above the national average, 6.8% of people need help with their daily activities. This figure has barely changed since 2016, when it stood at 7.5%.
6.8% —
Higher than 72% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 7.5%
- 2021: 6.8%
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 6476, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6476/6476-wa/topic/health-disability