29.1%
Lower than 52% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6504, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6504, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people struggle with mental health issues in postcode 6504 compared to most other areas. While 29.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, the rate of mental health struggles is notably low, with only 5.6% of the population affected.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of Western Australia, with arthritis (11.3%) and diabetes (7.5%) being the most frequent. However, mental health conditions are reported at 5.6%, which is well below the national figure of 8.8%.
5.6%
Lower than 86% 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 6504, WA, None is the majority at 63%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most residents here, as only 3.8% need help with basic activities. This is much lower than in most other areas, although the figure has risen by 1.2 percentage points since 2016.
3.8% —
Lower than 78% of postcode areas.
- 2016: 2.5%
- 2021: 3.8%
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 6504, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6504/6504-wa/topic/health-disability