32.0%
Higher than 66% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6567, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6567, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
More people live with long-term health issues in postcode 6567 than in most similar areas. About 32% of residents report a chronic condition, a figure well above both the state and national averages. This suggests a higher burden of illness across the community compared to the rest of the country.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Arthritis is the most common long-term health issue at 14.2%, followed by mental health conditions at 10.3%. This mental health rate is a little above the national figure, while overall long-term health conditions are well above the Western Australian average.
10.3%
Higher than 72% 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 6567, WA, None is the majority at 61%; One condition is next at 21%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Around 4.7% of people need some help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas. This figure is about the same as the state average, though the proportion of people needing help rose by 1.2 percentage points since 2011.
4.7% ▲ +34.6%
Lower than 61% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.5%
- 2016: 5.5%
- 2021: 4.7%
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 6567, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6567/6567-wa/topic/health-disability