42.2%
Higher than 92% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of people with one or more selected long-term health conditions.
Wyalkatchem · Suburb / Locality
Health & Disability in Wyalkatchem
Long-term health conditions and the need for help with everyday activities.
A huge 42.2% of people in Wyalkatchem live with a long-term health condition, which is far above the national figure of 27.7%. This high rate of chronic illness shapes the local health landscape. Many residents manage multiple ailments, contributing to a higher need for daily support.
Health conditions
Long-term conditions people report.
Health struggles are common here, with 10.9% of people reporting a mental health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Arthritis is the most frequent long-term issue at 18.4%, followed by heart disease at 12.6% and asthma at 11.7%.
10.9%
Higher than 75% 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 Wyalkatchem, None is the majority at 52%; One condition is next at 25%.
Need for assistance
People needing help with daily activities.
Daily life is more challenging for many residents than in other areas, as 7.3% of people need help with daily activities. This is a little above both the Western Australian and national figures.
7.3% ▲ +22.1%
Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.
- 2011: 6.0%
- 2016: 10.1%
- 2021: 7.3%
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 Wyalkatchem [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51654/wyalkatchem/topic/health-disability