Nanson

The population is far older than the national figure, with only 8.3% of residents being children under 15. This is much lower than most areas and well below the Australian average of 18.2%.

While 65.5% were born in Australia, 15.5% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas. English is the most common ancestry at 42.9%.

English is the only language used at home, meaning the proportion of people using another language is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

The community is more religious than most, with 32.1% reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational attainment is much lower than most areas, with only 6.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 31.0% completing Year 12, both far below the national average.

Typical household income is $1,875 a week, about the same as the state average. However, typical personal income is $556, which is well below the national figure of $805.

Health challenges are common here; 34.5% of people have a long-term health condition and 9.5% need help with daily activities, both of which are much higher than most areas.

Unpaid housework is very common, with 29.5% of people doing 15 or more hours a week, well above the national figure. There is also a higher rate of former Defence Force members at 4.3%.

First Nations residents in Nanson have a typical personal income of $2,500, which is far above the state and national figures.

One-parent families make up 24.2% of households, which is far above the national average of 14.1%. Conversely, very few people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 50.0% owned outright—much higher than the national figure of 31.0%. No one in the area is currently renting.

The area is entirely reliant on cars, as 80.6% of workers drive to work and 100% of homes have at least one motor vehicle.

The community is very stable, with only 20.3% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is very high at 93.5%, though the unemployment rate of 12.8% is well above the national figure. Many work in agriculture or public administration.

Nanson is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.