36.1%
Higher than 81% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Pinjarra · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Pinjarra
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A striking 36.1% of people in Pinjarra live with a long-term health condition. This is far above the Western Australian figure and much higher than most similar areas. These health challenges are reflected in a higher need for daily support across the community.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Long-term health issues are common here, with arthritis affecting 13.1% and mental health conditions affecting 12.5% of residents. This rate of mental health conditions is well above both the state and national figures.
12.5%
Higher than 86% of suburb / locality 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 Pinjarra, None is the majority at 59%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily support needs are more frequent in Pinjarra than in most areas. About 8.6% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the 4.6% seen across Western Australia.
8.6% ▲ +65.7%
Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 5.2%
- 2016: 6.9%
- 2021: 8.6%
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 Pinjarra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51247/pinjarra/topic/health-disability