24.1%
Lower than 80% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6522, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6522, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people report health issues in postcode 6522 than in the rest of the country. Only 24.1% of residents live with a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This area stands out for having very low rates of both physical and mental health struggles.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the lowest at this level, at just 3.7%, which is well below the 8.8% seen across Australia. For those with long-term health issues, arthritis is the most common at 8.4%, followed by asthma at 6.6%.
3.7%
Lower than 94% 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 6522, WA, None is the majority at 69%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance needs are much lower here than in most areas, with only 2.9% of people requiring help. This figure is a little below the state average and has barely changed since 2011.
2.9% ▲ +1.1%
Lower than 87% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 2.9%
- 2016: 2.9%
- 2021: 2.9%
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 6522, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6522/6522-wa/topic/health-disability