Nabawa Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Nabawa Compares
Nabawa vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Nabawa | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,325 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,100 -WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 53 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Nabawa is a very remote community in Western Australia, with postcode 6532. It lies roughly 397 km from Perth, classified by the ABS as very remote Australia. The area is administered by Chapman Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Nabawa has a population of 118 with a median age of 53. The median weekly household income is $1,325, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. The Indigenous population is 8 (6.8% of residents).
Housing in Nabawa includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,100, with 49 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nabawa scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Nabawa is served by Chapman Valley Primary School.
Nabawa is part of the Mid West statistical area in Western Australia.
Nabawa Details
| Postcode | 6532 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 118 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,325/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $712/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 96.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 49 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (6.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -28.4987379 |
| Longitude | 114.7924119 |
| Distance from Perth | 397 km |
| Region (SA4) | Western Australia - Outback (South) |
| Area (SA3) | Mid West |
| Local Government | Chapman Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Durack |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 18 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 9 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 21 (17.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 47 (39.8%) |
| 65+ years | 20 (16.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 12 (10.2%) |
| Asthma | 9 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (7.6%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (5.9%) |
| Cancer | 7 (5.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (5.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 16 (36.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 19 (43.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 9 (20.5%) |
Schools in Nabawa
Suburbs Near Nabawa
Same Postcode (6532)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.