Shark Bay
Nanson
Nanson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Nanson.
Nanson (6532) sits in the Shark Bay region of Western Australia.
Nanson has roughly 84 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nanson scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nanson's population at 84, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
84
Median age
51
Family households
80%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
84
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nanson.
Local schools for Nanson
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Government School Catchment
Chapman Valley Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Leaning Tree Steiner School
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Frequently asked
About Nanson.
- What is the Nanson postcode?
- Nanson is in the 6532 postcode, in WA, in the Shark Bay region.
- What is the average rent in Nanson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Nanson?
- There are 2 schools serving Nanson on this page, including Chapman Valley Primary School, Leaning Tree Steiner School.
- How walkable is Nanson?
- Nanson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nanson?
- Nanson is close to Nabawa, Narra Tarra, Mount Erin, Yetna, Hickety.
- What is the population of Nanson?
- Nanson has approximately 84 residents. The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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