Median house price
$820k
+17% change
NSW · Bega Valley Council
Nelson, 2550
Est. population · Jun 2025
14
Growth (1 yr)
0.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+7.7%
Median age
23
Median income
$899/wk
Employment rate
54.5%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$820,000
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Bega Valley Council, Nelson keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with family life visible on every street. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Open space is thinner than in many comparable suburbs, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
At a glance
Nelson snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Houses $580 · Units $410
Population (ERP)
14
0.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
75.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
53rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
29th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 83
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $820,000
- Median price change
- +17.1%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
14(June 2025)
0.0% annual · +7.7% over 5 years · 29th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- 0.0%
- 5-year growth
- +7.7%
- Change in 1 year
- 0
- Change in 5 years
- +1
- Growth rank in NSW
- 29th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~0), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 12
- Median age
- 23
- Median household income / week
- $899
- Dwelling vacancy
- 75%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 6 of 8
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 54.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 1
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 0
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.4
- State safety percentile
- 53.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
- Breach Bail Conditions45
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property93
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
4 public transport stops in this suburb
- Doctor George Mountain Rd At Quarry Rd
- Doctor George Mountain Rd At Quarry Rd
- Doctor George Mountain Rd Opp Mumbulla Creek Rd
- Doctor George Mountain Rd Opp Roberts Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- South East Regional Hospital (9.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 209 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 230 mm · ~29 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 188 mm · ~24 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 227 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
41 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
2025· 9 proposals
November 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)4 HESSION ROAD NELSON 2765Withdrawn
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure69 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation4 HESSION ROAD NELSON 2765Rejected
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house7 BURRAWANG DRIVE NELSON 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Agriculture3 STANTON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
April 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 MARK ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 BLIND ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility; Other Infrastructure6 EDWARDS ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
March 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure131 OLD PITT TOWN ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
2024· 4 proposals
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural worker's dwelling457 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 MARK ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural worker's dwelling457 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Rejected
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure8 MCHALE WAY NELSON 2765Withdrawn
2023· 7 proposals
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation4 BURRAWANG DRIVE NELSON 2765Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure8 BURRAWANG DRIVE NELSON 2765Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling58 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling55 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Secondary dwelling20 MARK ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition4 EDWARDS ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development8 EDWARDS ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
2022· 8 proposals
October 2022
- Dwelling; Demolition4 EDWARDS ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces58 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
July 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Shed26 MARK ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Dwelling2 FAIRYWREN CLOSE NELSON 2765Withdrawn
May 2022
- Dual occupancy; Pools / decks / fencing; Retaining walls, protection of trees10 MARK ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling55 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing7 STANTON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Stormwater management systems; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Other69 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
2021· 10 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees10 HESSION ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development21 BLIND ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development48 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing5 STANTON ROAD NELSON 2765Withdrawn
September 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing69 NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Rejected
August 2021
- Shed2 BURRAWANG DRIVE NELSON 2765Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling; Shed5 STANTON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
April 2021
- Shed10 MARK ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4 BLIND ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
March 2021
- Dwelling58A NELSON ROAD NELSON 2765Determined
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development16 BURRAWANG DRIVE NELSON 2765Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2020–2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.7 km away).
Coalition 19.5%Labor 80.5%
23.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- TanjaLabor 91.2% · Coalition 8.8% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- TathraLabor 69.8% · Coalition 30.2% TPP (2025)7.8 km away
- Bega CentralLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
- Bega HeightsLabor 62.6% · Coalition 37.4% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
- BegaLabor 70.1% · Coalition 29.9% TPP (2025)10.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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