South West Development Commission

Shire of Nannup

The Shire of Nannup is nestled in the heart of the Blackwood Valley. Historically Nannup was a timber milling town, and while timber is still a major industry, the area's natural beauty, together with its unique character and heritage makes it a popular tourist drawcard.

Nannup is part of the outstanding Balingup-Nannup-Bridgetown tourist drive, one of the very best in the State. Coastal access, national parks and its close proximity to the Margaret River wine region bring many tourists to the area.

The shire also has a strong agricultural sector with dairy, beef cattle, horticulture, floriculture and viticulture operations in the area.

Attractions

Visit the Nannup Visitor Centre website for detailed information on local attractions, events, tours and accommodation options.

Shire statistics

Shire representatives
Shire President	Tony Dean
Chief Executive Officer	Robert Jennings
Towns & communities
Nannup, Donnelly River Mill, Bidella, Carlotta, Cundinup, Scott River, Lake Jasper, Darradup, Barrabup, Nannup Brook, East Nannup
Local industries
Timber, Dairying, Beef Cattle, Horticulture, Tourism, Arts and Crafts, Floriculture, Fishing, Furniture Making, Aquaculture, Viticulture
Population
Estimated resident population, 2011	1,347
Average annual growth rate, 2006-2011	0.8%
Demographic averages (a)
Median age	46
Median monthly home mortgage repayment	$884
Median weekly household rent	$80
Median weekly household income	$736
Mean houshold occupancy rate	2.3 people
Building approvals 2010-11
Total value of building approvals	$4,139,000
Residential approvals	$3,664,000
Non-residential approvals	$475,000
Number of residential building approvals	10
Labour market (b)
Labour force employed	790
Unemployed	29
Unemployment rate	3.7%
Average income 2008-09
Average personal taxable income per annum	$47,310
Property values (c)
Average sale value of dwellings, 2008	$340,500
Minimum price of sold properties	$135,000
Maximum price of sold properties	$560,000
Subdivisions
Residential lots approved for development, 2010	0
Agriculture
Total agricultural land holdings, 2005-06	29,723 hectares
Number of farms, 2005-06	78
Value of agricultural production, 2005-06	$15,145,563

Sources
(a) Australian Bureau of Statistics.
(b) Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, Small Area Labour Markets - Australia.
(c) Valuer General's Office, Residential Sales Data 2009.