34.3%
Higher than 78% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6560, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6560, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Over a third of people in postcode 6560 live with a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure. This high rate of illness is reflected in the local need for daily support, with more residents requiring assistance than in most other similar areas.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 34.3% of people. Arthritis is the most frequent issue at 12.2%, while mental health conditions are also a little more common than the state average at 11.1%.
11.1%
Higher than 80% 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 6560, WA, None is the majority at 62%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
A little more than 6% of people need help with their daily activities, which is higher than most areas. This figure has risen by 0.9 percentage points since 2011.
6.0% ▲ +17.9%
Higher than 59% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 5.1%
- 2016: 5.0%
- 2021: 6.0%
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 6560, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6560/6560-wa/topic/health-disability