34.6%
Higher than 79% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6606, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6606, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A sharp rise in the need for daily support has defined the health profile of postcode 6606. While the typical resident does not have a long-term illness, 34.6% of the population now lives with a chronic condition, which is well above the national figure.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, with arthritis and diabetes being the most frequent. Conversely, the 6.0% of people with a mental health condition is a little below the state and national figures.
6.0%
Lower than 82% 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 6606, WA, None is the majority at 65%; One condition is next at 24%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The proportion of people needing help with daily activities rose by 4.7 points since 2011 to reach 6.0%. This figure is now higher than in most areas and a little above the Western Australian average.
6.0% ▲ +361.7%
Higher than 60% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 1.3%
- 2016: 1.8%
- 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 6606, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6606/6606-wa/topic/health-disability