Western Australia · Suburb Profile

Nanson WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nanson, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Nanson WA is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nanson is $556 per week ($28,912 per year). Median rent in Nanson is $230 per week ($997 per month). Nanson has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Nanson has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nanson is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nanson is $1,145.

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Nanson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nanson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$556/wk

$28,912 per year

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Median Rent

$230/wk

$997 per month

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,145/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Nanson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (41) Female 48.8% (39)

Population Density

1.1

people per km²

84 people · 76.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,150

Family income/wk

Nanson Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nanson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.2% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.8% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nanson Country of Birth

Australia

89.7%

England

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Nanson Religion

No Religion

32.5%

Anglican

25.3%

Not stated

24.1%

Catholic

18.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nanson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Nanson Employment

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Employed full-time

51.0% 25 people

⏰

Employed part-time

8.2% 4 people

🏠

Not in labour force

40.8% 20 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Nanson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

67.9%

Bachelor Degree

17.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Nanson Occupation

Community & Personal Service

26.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

21.1%

Managers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Nanson Field of Study

Engineering

35.3%

Health

23.5%

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Architecture & Building

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Nanson Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nanson Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

24.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

24.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nanson Marital Status

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Married

58.1% 43

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Divorced

6.8% 5

🕊️

Widowed

10.8% 8

👤

Never married

24.3% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nanson Ancestry

English

39.6%

Australian

31.9%

Scottish

7.7%

South African

5.5%

Irish

4.4%

New Zealander

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.3%

Italian

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nanson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

62.5%

Primary — Catholic

37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Nanson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.2% 13

✅

No need for assistance

90.8% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Nanson Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.0% 15

—

Not a volunteer

75.0% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nanson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nanson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.6%

Did not go to work

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Nanson Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.6%

2 vehicles

51.7%

4+ vehicles

20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Nanson Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.4%

3 bedrooms

57.1%

4 bedrooms

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Nanson Population Mobility

6.6%

moved in the last year

24.2%

moved in the last 5 years

8.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nanson Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

123

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nanson Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Nanson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.1%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

24.5%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nanson Family Structure

Couple — no children

41.8%

Couple — children under 15

25.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

One parent — no children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nanson Military Service

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Previously served

5.5% 3

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Never served

94.5% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nanson Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 10

—

Did not provide

82.8% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nanson Children Ever Born

No children

66.7%

2 children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Nanson When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Nanson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.7%

5–14 hours

22.6%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

19.4%

Did not do domestic work

30.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Nanson Household Size

1 person

11.5%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nanson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nanson Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,875/wk

Median Rent $230/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Nanson

Your weekly income

≈ $8,125/month

Median rent $230/wk

Left after rent $1,645/wk

Rent share 12.3%

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Nanson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Bokal

Pop: 42 Income: $574/wk Rent: $150/wk

Codjatotine

Pop: 42 Income: $1,224/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kwinana Beach

Pop: 42 Income: $850/wk Rent: $423/wk

Manmanning

Pop: 42 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $50/wk

Mornington (WA)

Pop: 42 Income: $612/wk Rent: $293/wk

Cramphorne

Pop: 43 Income: $1,069/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nanson

What is the population of Nanson WA?

The population of Nanson WA is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Nanson?

The median personal income in Nanson WA is $556 per week, or $28,912 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,150 per week.

How much is rent in Nanson?

Median rent in Nanson WA is $230 per week ($997 per month).Rent represents 12.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Nanson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nanson WA is $1,145. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nanson?

The median age in Nanson WA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nanson a good suburb to live in?

Nanson is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 84.The median income is $556/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51084. All dollar figures in AUD.