23.1%
Lower than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Canning Vale - West · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Health & Disability in Canning Vale - West
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
Much lower rates of long-term illness and mental health issues define Canning Vale - West compared to the rest of the country. Just 23.1% of people report a long-term health condition, which is well below the national figure of 27.7%. This makes it a healthier area than most similar places across Australia.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Only 5.2% of residents live with a mental health condition, a figure well below both the state and national averages. Most people here have no long-term health issues, with 72% reporting none at all.
5.2%
Lower than 88% of statistical area 2 (sa2) 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 Canning Vale - West, None is the majority at 76%; One condition is next at 18%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily assistance is needed by only 3.4% of the population, which is a little below the national average. While this remains much lower than most areas, the need for help has risen since 2011.
3.4% ▲ +72.1%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.9%
- 2016: 2.7%
- 2021: 3.4%
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 Canning Vale - West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/506031125/canning-vale-west/topic/health-disability