Mount Nasura, WA: suburb profile

The population of Mount Nasura WA is 2,997 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Nasura is $772 per week ($40,144 per year). Median rent in Mount Nasura is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Mount Nasura has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Nasura has a population density of 1,076 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mount Nasura is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Nasura is $1,733.

Population
2,997
Census 2021
Median income
$772/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$345/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
44years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Mount Nasura vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Mount Nasura is $772 a week, 4% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 396th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $345 a week, $25 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 19.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 44, 3 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMount NasuraTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$772/wk$806/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,752/wk$1,722/wk +2%$1,637/wk
Rent$345/wk$320/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,759/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4441 +3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.7%18.6% +1.1 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Mount Nasura, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Mount Nasura Population

2,997 residents at the 2021 Census.

Mount Nasura Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$772/wk
$40,144 per year
Ranked 4,100 of 14,663
Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
Ranked 3,520 of 14,663
Median Age
44years
6 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Mount Nasura Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,752/wk
Median rent $345/wk
Rent to income 19.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Mount Nasura against your income

About $7,592 a month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,407/wk
Rent share 19.7%

Mount Nasura Schools

20
schools nearby
14
government
963
avg ICSEA score
7,546
total students
John Calvin Christian College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 366 students
1042
ICSEA
Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 180 students
1039
ICSEA
Pioneer Village School Independent
Primary · PP-6 · 169 students
1027
ICSEA
Clifton Hills Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 454 students
1006
ICSEA
Armadale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 440 students
1002
ICSEA
Dale Christian College WA Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 657 students
1001
ICSEA
Kelmscott Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,335 students
984
ICSEA
Kelmscott Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 367 students
975
ICSEA
Gwynne Park Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 94 students
972
ICSEA
Armadale Education Support Centre Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 93 students
952
ICSEA
Sowilo Community High School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 78 students
945
ICSEA
Kingsley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 254 students
938
ICSEA
Challis Community Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 830 students
936
ICSEA
Armadale Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 762 students
920
ICSEA
Neerigen Brook Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 302 students
911
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount Nasura, Western Australia: 32.1377°S, 116.0264°E

Mount Nasura Schools (20)

People in Mount Nasura

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (1,500) Female 50.0% (1,501)

Population Density

1,076
people per km²
2,997 people · 2.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,023
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
14.4%
New Zealand
2.7%
Scotland
1.3%
Netherlands
1.3%
India
1.2%
Germany
1.1%
South Africa
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

German
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Malayalam
0.8%
Mandarin
0.6%
Hindi
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.4%
Indonesian
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
49.4%
Australian
30.1%
Scottish
12.3%
Irish
10.0%
Dutch
5.6%
Italian
4.9%
German
3.4%
Australian Aboriginal
2.1%
Indian
1.5%
Chinese
1.5%
Welsh
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
44.8%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
12.8%
Not stated
6.2%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.0%
Baptist
2.0%
Pentecostal
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.8% 1,332
Separated
3.2% 81
Divorced
9.4% 236
Widowed
4.6% 116
Never married
30.0% 757

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
34.9%
Couple: children under 15
32.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.0%
One parent: children under 15
7.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
19.2%
2 persons
42.9%
3 persons
16.6%
4 persons
12.7%
5 persons
4.8%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Mount Nasura

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,135 occupied private dwellings in Mount Nasura at the 2021 Census, 11.5% were rented, 37.5% owned outright and 49.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
37.5% 426 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.1% 557 dwellings
Rented
11.5% 130 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
3.5%
3 bedrooms
41.9%
4 bedrooms
42.0%
5 bedrooms
10.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.2%
$300-$449/mo
4.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.1%
$800-$999/mo
3.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.2%
1 vehicle
27.6%
2 vehicles
39.2%
3 vehicles
20.2%
4+ vehicles
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Mount Nasura

Employment

Employed full-time
36.9% 860 people
Employed part-time
23.3% 543 people
Unemployed
3.5% 82 people
Not in labour force
36.3% 846 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
26.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.3%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Managers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
11.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.5%
Sales Workers
5.1%
Labourers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.4%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Train
2.5%
Bus
1.1%
Other
1.0%
Walked only
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.7%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.1%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
20.6%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Health
13.6%
Education
11.2%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.9%
Creative Arts
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%
Information Technology
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.6%
Secondary: Government
18.4%
Vocational Education
14.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
10.2%
Pre-school
7.6%
Secondary: Catholic
4.5%
Primary: Catholic
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.8%
Has need for assistance
5.3%
Need for assistance not stated
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
295
Arthritis
108
Heart disease
102
Diabetes
91
Asthma
86
Lung condition
66
Cancer
56
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
30
Dementia
16

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 338
Did not provide
85.9% 2,060

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.7% 378
Not a volunteer
84.3% 2,029

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.6% 63
Never served
97.4% 2,344

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.0%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
17.3%
4 children
8.3%
5+ children
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
52
1961: 1970
174
1971: 1980
164
1981: 1990
187
1991: 2000
100
2001: 2010
170
2011: 2015
90
2016
7
2017
14
2018
17
2019
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.0%
moved in the last year
30.6%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,534
Moved from WA
251
Moved: same area (SA2)
20
Moved from VIC
18
Moved from SA
9
Moved from NSW
4
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.6%
5: 14 hours
29.8%
15: 29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.4%
Step family: no other children
15.0%
Blended family: no other children
2.4%
Intact family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $809/wk Rent: $300/wk $45/wk less rent
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Income: $851/wk Rent: $300/wk $45/wk less rent

Suburbs near Mount Nasura

The closest suburb to Mount Nasura is Kelmscott, 2.5 km away.

Kelmscott
2.5 km away · income $682/wk · rent $290/wk
Armadale (WA)
2.8 km away · income $558/wk · rent $270/wk
Mount Richon
3.1 km away · income $706/wk · rent $300/wk
Seville Grove
3.4 km away · income $775/wk · rent $330/wk
Camillo
3.8 km away · income $610/wk · rent $280/wk
Brookdale (WA)
4.0 km away · income $620/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Nasura

What is the population of Mount Nasura WA?

The population of Mount Nasura WA is 2,997 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,076 people per km². Mount Nasura is ranked #2,413 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Nasura?

The median personal income in Mount Nasura WA is $772 per week, or $40,144 per year. The median household income is $1,752 per week. Family income is $2,023 per week. Mount Nasura is ranked #4,100 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Nasura?

Median rent in Mount Nasura WA is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Mount Nasura ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Nasura?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Nasura WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Nasura?

The median age in Mount Nasura WA is 44 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Nasura a good suburb to live in?

Mount Nasura is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,997. The median income is $772/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51026. All dollar figures in AUD.