# Nangeenan

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Merredin › 6414, WA

Area: 185 km²

A far older population than the state average defines Nangeenan, where the typical resident is 49. This small, rural community is mostly made up of seniors and older adults, with a high proportion of people owning their homes outright. It is a stable place where few people have moved in recently, and a strong spirit of service is evident in the high number of volunteers. The area is almost entirely residential, consisting only of separate houses.

## Demographics & Identity

The area is far older than the national figure, with 28% of residents aged 65 or over. This shift is reflected in the families, as children under 15 make up only 14.7% of the population, which is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 75 | — |
| Median age | 49 yrs | — |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 8.0% | — |
| People aged 65 and over | 28.0% | — |
| Children under 15 | 14.7% | — |
| People in a de facto relationship | 0.0% | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 32.0%, Seniors (65+) 28.0%, Children (0–14) 14.7%, Young adults (25–44) 5.3%, Youth (15–24) 4.0%

**Marital status** — Married 62.7%, Never married 20.3%, Divorced 11.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia (65.3%), though 17.3% were born overseas, a figure that remains far below the national average. Common ancestries include Australian, English, and Scottish.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 17.3% | — |

**Country of birth** — Australia 65.3%, England 6.7%, New Zealand 4.0%

**Ancestry** — Australian 33.3%, English 30.7%, Scottish 12.0%, Italian 4.0%, Dutch 4.0%

## Language

English is the only language used at home by 77.3% of residents. No one in the community uses another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 77.3%

## Religion

Forty per cent of people identify as Christian. Those with no religion make up 30.7% of the population, which is well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 30.7% | — |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 40.0%, No religion 30.7%, Not stated 26.7%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than most areas; only 5.1% of adults have a bachelor degree or higher and 30.5% finished Year 12, both of which are far below state levels.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.5% | — |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 5.1% | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 30.5%, Year 10 25.4%, Year 11 6.8%, Year 9 or below 6.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 27.5%, Advanced diploma / diploma 12.5%, Postgraduate degree 7.5%

**Field of qualification** — Health 10.0%, Engineering & related 7.5%, Agriculture & environment 7.5%, Education 7.5%, Management & commerce 7.5%

## Income

Typical weekly household income is $1,812, which is about the same as the national figure. However, personal incomes are a little below the national and state averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $724 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,812 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,874 | — |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 8.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 18.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 22.7%, $3,000–$3,999 18.2%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 33.9%, $650–$1,499 16.9%, $1,500–$2,999 8.5%

## Health & Disability

While 29.3% of people have a long-term health condition—which is a little above the national figure—no one in the community needs help with daily activities.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.3% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.0% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 0.0% | — |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 9.3%, Mental health 8.0%, Other condition 8.0%, Arthritis 5.3%, Diabetes 5.3%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 50.7%, One condition 20.0%, Two conditions 10.7%

## Community Participation

Volunteering is very common here, with 28.8% of people volunteering, far above the national figure. Additionally, 33.9% of people provide unpaid care for children, which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 28.8% | — |
| People providing unpaid care | 8.5% | — |
| People caring for children unpaid | 33.9% | — |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 0.0% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.3% | — |

## First Nations

There are 6 First Nations people in the area, whose typical age is 72, far older than the national average of 24. Their typical household income is $2,124, which is well above the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 6 | — |
| First Nations median age | 72 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $575 | — |
| First Nations household income | $2,124 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes are slightly larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Most are family households, with 66% being couples with children, while only 13.6% of people live alone.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.6 | — |
| One-parent families | 8.0% | — |
| People living alone | 13.6% | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 66.0%, Couples without children 32.0%, One-parent families 8.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 54.5%, 1 person 13.6%, 5 people 13.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

Every home in Nangeenan is a separate house. Home ownership is very high, with 59.1% of residents owning their home outright, far above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $150 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,813 | — |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | — |
| Households renting | 18.2% | — |
| Homes owned outright | 59.1% | — |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | — |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 72.7% | — |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 59.1%, Owned with a mortgage 27.3%, Rented 18.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 4 bedrooms 59.1%, 1 bedroom 13.6%, 3 bedrooms 13.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — Under $200 100.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 100.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops and every home has a motor vehicle. Some residents work from home (11.8%), which is well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 11.8% | — |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 44.1%, Walked 14.7%, Worked at home 11.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 4 or more 33.3%, 3 vehicles 29.2%, 1 vehicle 20.8%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 10.8% of people moving in the last five years, a figure far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 10.8% | — |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing are the main industries for 26.5% of workers. Full-time employment is far below the state average at 41.2%, though the unemployment rate is 0.0%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | — |
| Labour-force participation | 61.0% | — |
| Employed full-time | 41.2% | — |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 26.5%, Education & training 17.6%, Wholesale trade 14.7%, Other services 11.8%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 17.6%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Community & personal service 11.8%, Machinery operators & drivers 11.8%, Professionals 8.8%

## Walkability

The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.3. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.3 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.3 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 29.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 40.0 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 2.6% | — |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51081/nangeenan