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Nanson

77 km²

Nanson stands out for overwhelmingly owner-occupied homes, with a somewhat older age profile.

Beyond that, it has slightly above-average household incomes and a slightly smaller population than usual.

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Demographics & Identity

Total population84—since 2011Median age51 yrs—since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.6%People aged 65 and over26.2%Children under 158.3%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–477

Age structure

In Nanson, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 36%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (26%) and Seniors (65+) (25%).

Older adults (45–64)38.1%
Young adults (25–44)27.4%
Seniors (65+)26.2%
Children (0–14)8.3%
Youth (15–24)4.8%

Marital status

In Nanson, the largest group is Married at 58%, followed by Never married (24%) and Widowed (11%).

  • Married58%
  • Never married24%
  • Widowed11%
  • Divorced7%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Nanson, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (15%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia65.5%
England11.9%
New Zealand3.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Nanson, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only75.0%

Religion

People with no religion32.1%

Religious affiliation

In Nanson, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (42%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion42%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.0%

Highest year of school

In Nanson, the largest group is Year 12 at 42%, followed by Year 10 (21%) and Year 9 or below (21%).

Year 1231.0%
Year 1015.5%
Year 9 or below15.5%
Year 1112.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$556—since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,875—since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,150—since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week10.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week0.0%

Household income distribution

In Nanson, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 40%, followed by Under $650 (36%) and $650–$1,499 (24%).

$1,500–$2,99933.3%
Under $65030.0%
$650–$1,49920.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition34.5%People with a mental health condition10.7%People needing help with daily activities9.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Nanson, the largest group is Arthritis at 31%, followed by Mental health (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Arthritis17.9%
Mental health10.7%
Asthma9.5%
Other condition7.1%
Heart disease4.8%
Cancer3.6%
Diabetes3.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.2%People providing unpaid care12.8%People caring for children unpaid25.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4—since 2011One-parent families24.2%

Family composition

In Nanson, the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (33%) and One-parent families (23%).

  • Couples without children44%
  • Couples with children33%
  • One-parent families23%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$230—since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,145—since 2011Average people per bedroom0.90—since 2011Households renting0.0%Homes owned outright50.0%Separate (detached) houses96.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Nanson, the largest group is Owned outright at 65%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (35%).

  • Owned outright65%
  • Owned with a mortgage35%

Types of homes

In Nanson, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

  • Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Nanson, the largest group is Car (driver) at 100%.

Car (driver)80.6%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years20.3%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate12.8%Labour-force participation50.0%Employed full-time93.5%

Industries people work in

In Nanson, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 25%, followed by Public administration & safety (21%) and Electricity, gas & water (14%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing22.6%
Public administration & safety19.4%
Electricity, gas & water12.9%
Construction12.9%
Education & training12.9%
Health care & social assistance9.7%

Occupations people work in

In Nanson, the largest group is Managers at 36%, followed by Technicians & trades (28%) and Machinery operators & drivers (24%).

Managers29.0%
Technicians & trades22.6%
Machinery operators & drivers19.4%
Clerical & administrative9.7%

Nearby areas

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