32.2%
Higher than 67% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6477, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6477, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over 32% of people in postcode 6477 live with a long-term health condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages. This high rate of illness is reflected in the local need for daily support, making health a significant challenge for the area.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health is the most common long-term condition here, affecting 11.2% of residents, which is much higher than most other areas. Other frequent issues include asthma at 9.5% and arthritis at 7.9%.
11.2%
Higher than 81% 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 6477, WA, None is the majority at 64%; 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 9.1%, which is among the highest for similar areas. This figure has risen sharply since 2011, when it was only 3.7%.
9.1% ▲ +143.0%
Higher than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.7%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 9.1%
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 6477, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6477/6477-wa/topic/health-disability