34.9%
Higher than 81% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6518, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6518, 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 6518. About 34.9% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. This high prevalence of chronic illness is a standout feature for the region.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are particularly common here, affecting 12% of people—well above the 8.8% national average. Other frequent issues include arthritis at 9.6% and asthma at 8.6%, while 44.5% of the population reports having no long-term conditions at all.
12.0%
Higher 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 6518, WA, None is the majority at 57%; One condition is next at 28%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Despite the high rate of health conditions, those needing help with daily activities make up 4.3% of the population. This is a little below the Australian figure of 5.8%, though the need for assistance has risen by 1.8 percentage points since 2011.
4.3% ▲ +69.4%
Lower than 70% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.5%
- 2016: 4.8%
- 2021: 4.3%
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 6518, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6518/6518-wa/topic/health-disability