Nullagine, WA: suburb profile

The population of Nullagine WA is 1,159 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nullagine is $2,500 per week ($130,000 per year). Median rent in Nullagine is $40 per week ($173 per month). Nullagine has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Nullagine has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nullagine is New Zealand. The most common religion is Not stated (41.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages.

Population
1,159
Census 2021
Median income
$2,500/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$40/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Nullagine vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Nullagine is $2,500 a week, 210% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 2nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $40 a week, $280 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 3.0% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 38, 3 years younger 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.
MeasureNullagineTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$2,500/wk$806/wk +210%$766/wk
Household income$1,321/wk$1,722/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$40/wk$320/wk −88%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$0/mo$1,759/mo −100%$1,733/mo
Median age3841 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income3.0%18.6% −15.6 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 Nullagine, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nullagine Population

1,159 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nullagine Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$2,500/wk
$130,000 per year
Ranked 4 of 14,663
Median Rent
$40/wk
$173 per month
Ranked 8,832 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

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

Nullagine Rent Prices & Affordability

3% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,321/wk
Median rent $40/wk
Rent to income 3.0%

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

Median rent in Nullagine against your income

About $5,724 a month
Median rent $40/wk
Left after rent $1,281/wk
Rent share 3.0%

Nullagine Map

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Nullagine, Western Australia: 21.9571°S, 120.2919°E

Nullagine

People in Nullagine

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 81.2% (943) Female 18.8% (218)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
1,159 people · 21883.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$780
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
85+
Male Female

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
5.8%
England
2.7%
Philippines
1.8%
Zimbabwe
1.4%
Indonesia
0.5%
India
0.4%
Italy
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
8.5%
Tagalog
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%
Indonesian
0.5%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
French
0.3%
Italian
0.3%

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

Ancestry

English
21.7%
Australian Aboriginal
13.5%
Australian
13.4%
Scottish
5.5%
Irish
5.2%
Filipino
2.4%
Italian
2.4%
Maori
2.2%
German
1.8%
Dutch
1.1%
New Zealander
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

Not stated
41.8%
No religion
31.1%
Catholic
10.4%
Anglican
4.6%
Other religions
3.2%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.7%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

13.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
35.8% 404
Separated
3.9% 44
Divorced
8.3% 94
Widowed
1.1% 12
Never married
50.8% 573

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

One parent: children under 15
31.4%
Couple: no children
24.8%
Couple: children under 15
19.0%
One parent: no children under 15
16.2%
Couple: no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.6%
2 persons
21.9%
3 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
28.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nullagine

Housing Tenure

Of the 42 occupied private dwellings in Nullagine at the 2021 Census, 45.2% were rented, 19.0% owned outright and 0.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
11.9% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
19.0% 8 dwellings
Rented
45.2% 19 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
7.1% 3 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.9%
3 bedrooms
68.8%
4 bedrooms
9.4%

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

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
28.6%
1 vehicle
42.9%
2 vehicles
11.4%
3 vehicles
17.1%

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

Work, income and education in Nullagine

Employment

Employed full-time
77.8% 481 people
Employed part-time
6.5% 40 people
Unemployed
0.8% 5 people
Not in labour force
14.9% 92 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
43.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
21.3%
Professionals
14.6%
Labourers
7.5%
Managers
5.4%
Clerical & Administrative
4.0%
Community & Personal Service
3.5%

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

Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
13.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
19.4%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
0.8%
$500-$649/wk
0.5%
$650-$799/wk
0.5%
$800-$999/wk
0.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
29.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
18.4%
$3,500+/wk
19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Bus
34.8%
Other
26.4%
Car (driver)
19.4%
Walked only
8.6%
Car (passenger)
6.3%
Did not go to work
2.7%
Truck
1.0%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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
59.7%
Bachelor Degree
16.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.8%
Certificate I/II
5.4%
Postgraduate Degree
4.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
0.8%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
57.8%
Management & Commerce
9.3%
Health
8.2%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.8%
Society & Culture
4.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.7%
Education
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
2.3%
Information Technology
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
53.8%
Vocational Education
34.6%
Secondary: Government
11.5%

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
58.5%
Has need for assistance
1.4%
Need for assistance not stated
40.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
38
Asthma
33
Heart disease
18
Diabetes
17
Arthritis
17
Lung condition
7
Cancer
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 83
Did not provide
87.3% 569

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.5% 95
Not a volunteer
85.5% 559

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.8% 5
Current ADF: Reserves
0.8% 5
Previously served
2.9% 19
Never served
95.6% 637

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
55.9%
1 child
4.3%
2 children
20.4%
3 children
10.8%
4 children
8.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
6
1971: 1980
5
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
72
2011: 2015
55
2016
5
2017
9
2018
8
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

23.4%
moved in the last year
52.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
525
Moved from WA
126
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from overseas
9
Moved: same area (SA2)
6
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from NSW
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.0%
5: 14 hours
20.6%
15: 29 hours
4.7%
30+ hours
5.0%
Did not do domestic work
52.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nullagine

What is the population of Nullagine WA?

The population of Nullagine WA is 1,159 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km². Nullagine is ranked #3,760 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nullagine?

The median personal income in Nullagine WA is $2,500 per week, or $130,000 per year. The median household income is $1,321 per week. Family income is $780 per week. Nullagine is ranked #4 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nullagine?

Median rent in Nullagine WA is $40 per week ($173 per month). Rent represents 3.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nullagine ranks #8,832 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Nullagine?

The median age in Nullagine WA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nullagine a good suburb to live in?

Nullagine is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,159. The median income is $2,500/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (3.0% 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: 51165. All dollar figures in AUD.