23.2%
Lower than 84% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6515, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6515, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Fewer people live with chronic illness in postcode 6515 compared to most other parts of the country. Only 23.2% of residents have a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a healthier-than-average population across the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are much less common here than elsewhere, affecting just 5% of people. Among those with long-term health issues, arthritis (8.7%) and asthma (8.0%) are the most frequent reports.
5.0%
Lower than 89% 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 6515, WA, None is the majority at 71%; One condition is next at 17%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Very few residents require help with daily activities, at just 2.2%. This is well below the Australian figure of 5.8% and has barely changed since 2011.
2.2% ▲ +8.8%
Lower than 90% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.0%
- 2016: 2.8%
- 2021: 2.2%
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 6515, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6515/6515-wa/topic/health-disability