22.6%
Lower than 86% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6507, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6507, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Nearly 59% of people in postcode 6507 report having no long-term health conditions. This area is much healthier than most, with far fewer residents dealing with chronic illness or mental health struggles compared to the rest of the state and nation.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 22.6% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. Mental health conditions are also much less common here at 5.3%, compared to 8.8% across Australia. The most reported issues are asthma at 7.4% and arthritis at 6.6%.
5.3%
Lower than 87% 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 6507, WA, None is the majority at 72%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily living is easier for most here, as only 2.1% of people need help with daily activities. This is among the lowest rates for similar areas and is a little below the Western Australian average of 4.6%.
2.1% ▼ -44.5%
Lower than 91% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.7%
- 2016: 2.6%
- 2021: 2.1%
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 6507, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6507/6507-wa/topic/health-disability