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Nannup
2 km²
A typical resident in Nannup is now 56 years old, making the area far older than most of Australia. The community has changed quickly since 2011, with the population shrinking by 31% and the number of seniors rising sharply. It is a place where many residents are now retired or living alone, contributing to a smaller average household size. This shift is mirrored in the local economy, where fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state average.
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The community has aged significantly, with people aged 65 and over now making up 32.2% of the population, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, children under 15 have fallen to 13.2%, a level well below both the state and national averages.
English and Australian ancestries are the most common, though the proportion of people born overseas has fallen to 20.8%. This figure is well below the national average of 27.7%.
English is the dominant language, and only 3.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures. No residents reported speaking little or no English.
More than half of the population (50.4%) now report having no religion, a figure that is far above the national average and has risen by 29 points since 2011.
While 42.4% of residents completed Year 12, the proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is just 10.2%, which is far below the national average.
Typical weekly household incomes are far below the state and national figures, sitting at $1,042. Very few households (4.9%) earn $3,000 or more a week, which is much lower than in most other areas.
Residents are more likely to have a long-term health condition (35.9%) or a mental health condition (11.2%) than people in most other areas. Arthritis is the most common long-term condition reported.
Volunteering is very common here, with 29.6% of people volunteering, a figure far above the national average. This high level of community spirit exists alongside a low rate of unpaid childcare.
Homes are generally small, with only 2.0 people per household. This is well below the national figure and is consistent with the fact that 34.5% of people live alone.
Detached houses are the norm for 91.9% of residents. Many people own their homes outright (39.0%), which is well above the state average, and typical weekly rents are well below the national figure at $256.
Cars are the primary way to get around, though 11.1% of people work from home, which is well above the state average. Only 1.4% of residents commute using public transport.
The area has seen very few new arrivals, with 0.0% of the population arriving from overseas recently, far below the national figure of 14.5%.
Fewer people here are working or looking for work (48.5%) compared to the state average. The local workforce is largely employed in manufacturing, accommodation, and food services.
The area is very walkable, with 88.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of local amenities. Most residents can easily walk to groceries, health services, and parks.