Nambung
WA 6521 • Western Australia
About Nambung
Nambung is a small rural locality situated in the south-west of Western Australia, approximately 179 kilometres from Perth CBD. The locality covers an area of 576 square kilometres and recorded a small permanent population of 25 residents in the 2021 Census. The surrounding landscape is typical of south-west Western Australia country, characterised by broad agricultural land and sparse settlement patterns common to this part of Western Australia.
Nambung is a quiet, rural locality where residents generally rely on private vehicles for daily needs, with the nearest towns providing access to essential services including groceries, medical facilities, and schools. The community is small and tightly-knit, reflecting the self-sufficient nature of rural life in this part of Western Australia. Outdoor activities such as farming, bushwalking, and exploring the natural landscapes of the region are part of everyday life for those who call Nambung home.
Nambung falls under postcode 6521 and is governed by the Dandaragan Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Durack, while state elections fall under the Moore (Agricultural) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6521
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6521 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6521; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Nambung is a remote rural locality; private vehicle is the primary mode of transport
Nambung has no walkable amenities; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mcnamara Road