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Nannup
3,054 km²
Typical household incomes in Nannup are much lower than the national figure, with only 7.3% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week. This is a community of retirees and older adults, where the typical resident is 56 and a third of the population is aged 65 or over. The area has grown by 22% since 2011, though it remains a sparsely populated region of detached houses. Its character is defined by a high rate of home ownership and a strong tendency toward volunteering.
Modest local incomes, but the area's schools serve a more advantaged intake.
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The population is far older than the state and national average, with the typical resident aged 56. Since 2011, the number of people aged 65 and over has risen by 15 points to 33.7%, while the proportion of children has fallen.
English ancestry is the most common at 45.5%, followed by Australian at 32.1%. About 20.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than most similar areas, though far below the Western Australian average.
English is the primary language for the vast majority, with only 3.1% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure, and there are no residents who speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the community (48.4%) reports having no religion, a figure that is well above the national average. This trend has grown significantly, rising 16 points since 2011.
About 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state and national averages. Most residents who completed secondary school stopped at Year 12 (42.1%) or Year 10 (26.0%).
Typical weekly household income is $1,094, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. While personal and family incomes have risen since 2011, the area remains among the lowest for high-earning households.
Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 33.0% of people. Arthritis (12.7%) and mental health conditions (9.9%) are the most frequently reported issues.
Volunteering is very high at 28.6%, far above the national figure. This strong community contribution exists alongside a high proportion of people (30.3%) who spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework.
First Nations people make up a small part of the population, with a typical age of 45, which is far older than the state average. Year 12 completion among First Nations residents is well above the national figure at 41.9%.
Homes are smaller than usual, with a typical size of 2.1 people. This is consistent with the high number of people living alone (31.0%) and the prevalence of couples without children (48.9%).
Home ownership is very strong, with 50.3% of homes owned outright, far above the national figure. The housing stock consists almost entirely of separate houses (93.2%), though the number of large homes with three or more bedrooms has fallen since 2011.
Most people rely on cars to get to work, and 42.1% of homes have two vehicles. Public transport is very limited, with only one stop and one route serving the area.
The community is relatively stable, as far fewer people have moved in the last five years (29.7%) compared to the state average. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen since 2011.
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the primary industries for 20.9% of workers. Only 48.9% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the state and national figures.
The area is moderately advantaged, scoring 6 out of 10 for overall advantage. Population growth since 2021 has been strong at 10.7%, matching the state average.
Nannup is wetter and cooler than the state average, with annual rainfall of 921mm. Maximum temperatures are well below the Western Australian average of 31.3 degrees.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. Most homes are far from basic amenities, with only 26.8% within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed.