37.3%
Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Withers · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Withers
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A staggering 37.3% of people in Withers live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the state average. This high rate of illness is a defining feature of the area, with mental health issues being particularly common. These health challenges are reflected in the number of residents who require daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Mental health conditions are among the highest in the region, affecting 15.4% of people. Along with arthritis (13%) and asthma (10.9%), these figures contribute to a health profile that sits well above the national figure.
15.4%
Higher than 93% 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 Withers, None is the majority at 58%; One condition is next at 26%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
The need for daily help is much higher here than in most areas. About 8.6% of residents require assistance with daily activities, which is well above the Western Australian average of 4.6%.
8.6% ▲ +52.2%
Higher than 85% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 5.6%
- 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 Withers [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51625/withers/topic/health-disability