40.7%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6488, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6488, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far more people live with long-term health issues in postcode 6488 than in most similar areas. About 40.7% of residents have a long-term condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of illness is seen across both physical and mental health.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are common here, with 21.6% of people having arthritis and 11.1% having diabetes. Mental health conditions are also well above the Western Australian figure, affecting 14.8% of the population.
14.8%
Higher than 99% 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 6488, WA, None is the majority at 53%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Need for daily help has risen to 10.5% since 2011, which is well above the Australian figure of 5.8%. This means more people in the area now require assistance with everyday activities than in the past.
10.5% ▲ +57.9%
Higher than 97% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 6.6%
- 2016: 7.3%
- 2021: 10.5%
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 6488, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6488/6488-wa/topic/health-disability