17.7%
Lower than 94% of postcode areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
6740, WA · Postcode
Health & Disability in 6740, WA
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Far fewer people live with long-term illness in postcode 6740 than in most other parts of the country. Only 17.7% of residents report a long-term health condition, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%. This suggests a population with a lower burden of chronic disease and disability.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are reported by only 2.8% of people, which is well below the 8.8% national average. Among those with long-term health issues, diabetes (7.8%) and asthma (5.7%) are the most common, while 59.3% of residents report having no conditions at all.
2.8%
Lower than 97% 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 6740, WA, None is the majority at 77%; One condition is next at 16%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Very few people in the area need help with daily activities, with just 2.8% requiring support. This is much lower than most other areas and has barely changed since 2011.
2.8% ▼ -9.8%
Lower than 88% of postcode areas.
- 2011: 3.1%
- 2016: 3.2%
- 2021: 2.8%
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 6740, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6740/6740-wa/topic/health-disability