36.9%
Higher than 88% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6514, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6514, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much higher rates of long-term health issues than most similar areas define postcode 6514. Around 36.9% of people live with a long-term condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages. This health burden is reflected in a higher need for daily assistance among residents.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis affecting 14.2% of people and diabetes 8.9%. While these chronic conditions are far more frequent than across Western Australia, mental health conditions are much less common than in most areas at 5.9%.
5.9%
Lower than 83% 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 6514, WA, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
People needing help with daily activities make up 6.9% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. This need for support has risen since 2011, increasing by 3.1 percentage points over the decade.
6.9% ▲ +82.0%
Higher than 73% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.8%
- 2016: 6.2%
- 2021: 6.9%
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 6514, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6514/6514-wa/topic/health-disability