Nulsen, WA: suburb profile

The population of Nulsen WA is 1,083 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nulsen is $513 per week ($26,676 per year). Median rent in Nulsen is $220 per week ($953 per month). Nulsen has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nulsen has a population density of 345 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nulsen is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nulsen is $990.

Population
1,083
Census 2021
Median income
$513/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$220/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
36years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Nulsen vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Nulsen is $513 a week, 36% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 667th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $220 a week, $100 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 22.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 36, 5 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNulsenTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$513/wk$806/wk −36%$766/wk
Household income$977/wk$1,722/wk −43%$1,637/wk
Rent$220/wk$320/wk −31%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$990/mo$1,759/mo −44%$1,733/mo
Median age3641 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.5%18.6% +3.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Nulsen, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nulsen Population

1,083 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nulsen Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$513/wk
$26,676 per year
Ranked 8,079 of 14,663
Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
Ranked 7,029 of 14,663
Median Age
36years
2 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$990/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Nulsen Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $977/wk
Median rent $220/wk
Rent to income 22.5%

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

Median rent in Nulsen against your income

About $4,234 a month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $757/wk
Rent share 22.5%

Nulsen Schools

7
schools nearby
4
government
939
avg ICSEA score
1,869
total students
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 99 students
1011
ICSEA
Esperance Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 453 students
1010
ICSEA
Esperance Anglican Community School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 308 students
1004
ICSEA
Esperance Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 761 students
946
ICSEA
Esperance Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 14 students
912
ICSEA
Esperance Christian School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 41 students
858
ICSEA
Nulsen Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 193 students
833
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nulsen, Western Australia: 33.8494°S, 121.8762°E

Nulsen Schools (7)

People in Nulsen

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (549) Female 49.4% (536)

Population Density

345
people per km²
1,083 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,212
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.6%
New Zealand
2.4%
Philippines
0.9%
Germany
0.4%
Chile
0.3%
South Africa
0.3%
United States of America
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.2%
Australian Indigenous Languages
1.1%
Filipino
0.5%
Indonesian
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
40.8%
English
35.9%
Australian Aboriginal
13.3%
Scottish
7.8%
Irish
6.7%
German
3.7%
Italian
1.8%
Maori
1.3%
New Zealander
1.0%
Filipino
0.9%
South African
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
51.0%
Not stated
16.3%
Anglican
9.4%
Catholic
6.6%
Baptist
3.6%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Uniting Church
2.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

14.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
29.7% 249
Separated
5.5% 46
Divorced
9.8% 82
Widowed
6.4% 54
Never married
48.6% 408

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.8%
Couple: no children
24.1%
One parent: children under 15
23.7%
One parent: no children under 15
11.1%
Couple: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.6%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
8.6%
5 persons
6.1%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nulsen

Housing Tenure

Of the 400 occupied private dwellings in Nulsen at the 2021 Census, 36.5% were rented, 27.5% owned outright and 30.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
27.5% 110 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.3% 121 dwellings
Rented
36.5% 146 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
4.5% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.5%
2 bedrooms
13.6%
3 bedrooms
68.3%
4 bedrooms
11.3%
5 bedrooms
2.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.6%
$300-$449/mo
5.4%
$450-$599/mo
8.9%
$600-$799/mo
14.3%
$800-$999/mo
23.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
31.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
9.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.3%
1 vehicle
44.5%
2 vehicles
30.8%
3 vehicles
10.0%
4+ vehicles
4.4%

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

Work, income and education in Nulsen

Employment

Employed full-time
29.7% 201 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 129 people
Unemployed
4.0% 27 people
Not in labour force
47.3% 320 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.2%
Community & Personal Service
20.2%
Labourers
14.1%
Clerical & Administrative
12.9%
Professionals
9.8%
Managers
6.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.1%
Sales Workers
5.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.7%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
3.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
11.9%
$500-$649/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.4%
$4,000+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
9.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Walked only
5.1%
Car (passenger)
4.8%
Truck
1.7%
Bicycle
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.8%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.8%
Bachelor Degree
14.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.7%
Certificate I/II
10.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
23.8%
Management & Commerce
18.9%
Health
11.6%
Society & Culture
11.0%
Agriculture & Environment
10.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.8%
Education
6.7%
Architecture & Building
3.0%
Information Technology
2.4%
Creative Arts
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.6%
Secondary: Government
30.5%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Pre-school
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.6%
Primary: Catholic
3.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
77.5%
Has need for assistance
6.6%
Need for assistance not stated
16.0%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
107
Asthma
49
Diabetes
35
Arthritis
29
Lung condition
21
Heart disease
19
Cancer
19
Kidney disease
16
Stroke
11

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 99
Did not provide
85.7% 595

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.9% 97
Not a volunteer
86.1% 601

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.1% 8
Never served
98.9% 700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
22.4%
3 children
21.5%
4 children
9.0%
5+ children
3.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951: 1960
4
1961: 1970
20
1971: 1980
20
1981: 1990
18
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
13
2011: 2015
17
2018
3
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
36.4%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
774
Moved: same area (SA2)
52
Moved from WA
38
Moved from NSW
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
25.8%
15: 29 hours
10.3%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
32.0%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
69.0%
Step family: no other children
21.1%
Intact family: other children present
5.6%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk $20/wk less rent
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Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk $120/wk less rent
Dampier Peninsula
Income: $416/wk Rent: $120/wk $100/wk less rent
Halls Creek (WA)
Income: $452/wk Rent: $125/wk $95/wk less rent
Beverley (WA)
Income: $520/wk Rent: $200/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Nulsen

The closest suburb to Nulsen is Esperance, 2.0 km away.

Esperance
2.0 km away · income $696/wk · rent $235/wk
Castletown
3.3 km away · income $833/wk · rent $300/wk
West Beach (WA)
5.1 km away · income $994/wk · rent $350/wk
Pink Lake
6.2 km away · income $851/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nulsen

What is the population of Nulsen WA?

The population of Nulsen WA is 1,083 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 345 people per km². Nulsen is ranked #3,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nulsen?

The median personal income in Nulsen WA is $513 per week, or $26,676 per year. The median household income is $977 per week. Family income is $1,212 per week. Nulsen is ranked #8,079 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nulsen?

Median rent in Nulsen WA is $220 per week ($953 per month). Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nulsen ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nulsen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nulsen WA is $990. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nulsen?

The median age in Nulsen WA is 36 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nulsen a good suburb to live in?

Nulsen is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,083. The median income is $513/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 51167. All dollar figures in AUD.