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6485, WA · Postcode

Health & Disability in 6485, WA

Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.

Nearly 40% of people in postcode 6485 live with a long-term health condition, a figure far above the national average. This makes it one of the areas with the highest rates of chronic illness in the region. These challenges are reflected in the local need for daily support and a higher prevalence of mental health issues.

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📍 6485, WA, Postcode

Where 6485, WA sits — People with a long-term health condition

39.6%

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6485, WA — higher than 94% of areas.

6485, WA39.6%
Wyalkatchem 39.4%
Western Australia 26.1%

Health conditions

Long-term conditions people report.

About 39.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is far above the Western Australian figure of 26.1%. Arthritis is the most common issue at 15.4%, while 11% of the population lives with a mental health condition, a rate much higher than most other areas.

Number of long-term health conditions

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In 6485, WA, None is the majority at 54%; One condition is next at 26%.

None 47.4% One condition 22.6% Two conditions 10.5% Three or more 7.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

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No single group dominates in 6485, WA — Arthritis leads at 19%, ahead of Heart disease (14%) and Mental health (14%).

Arthritis 15.4% Heart disease 11.0% Mental health 11.0% Diabetes 10.5% Other condition 10.5% Asthma 10.3% Cancer 5.4% Lung condition 4.7% Stroke 1.1%

Need for assistance

People needing help with daily activities.

Need for help with daily activities is higher than most areas, affecting 6.3% of people. This is a little above the state average of 4.6% and has barely changed since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities

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6.3% ▲ +5.3%

Higher than 64% of postcode areas.

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 6485, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6485/6485-wa/topic/health-disability