WA · East Pilbara Council

Nullagine, 6758

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Updated

Desirability score

16.3/100
Below average

655th in WA

48% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Affordable
  • Rural
  • Established
  • Residential
  • Amenities
What Nullagine is known for: Affordable, Rural, Established, Residential, Amenities

Suburb profile

Nullagine is a quieter smaller community in East Pilbara, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Open skies and rolling countryside set a calm backdrop to everyday routines.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in transport and access. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
1,159
Median age
38
Median household income / week
$1,321
Dwelling vacancy
32.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
18 of 56
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
50.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
44 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
708
  • Nullagine Primary SchoolCombined

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Clinicclinic
  • Nullagine Health ClinicCooke Streetclinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 state heritage places

  • Corunna Downs StationSalgash Corunna Downs Rd, East Pilbara24460
  • Corunna Downs Station & Former Wartime AirbaseSalgash Corunna Downs Rd, East Pilbara3695
  • Corunna Downs Wartime Air BaseSalgash Corunna Downs Rd, Marble Bar14200

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage registerState heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via WA bush fire prone area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Desirability Index

Desirability score
16.3/100 — Below average
National rank
6784th in Australia
State rank
655th in WA
Peer rank
#155 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#296 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
48%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Corunna Downs StationheritageSalgash Corunna Downs Rd, East Pilbara24460
  • Corunna Downs Station & Former Wartime AirbaseheritageSalgash Corunna Downs Rd, East Pilbara3695
  • Corunna Downs Wartime Air BaseheritageSalgash Corunna Downs Rd, Marble Bar14200
  • Clinichealthclinic
  • Nullagine Health ClinichealthCooke Streetclinic
  • Nullagine Primary SchoolschoolsCombined

Data sources & freshness

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