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Nelson NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nelson, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Nelson NSW is 12 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nelson is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Nelson is $100 per week ($433 per month). Nelson has a median age of 23 years, younger than the national median of 38. Nelson has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (70% of residents).
Nelson Map
Nelson Population
Nelson Median Income & Rent
Nelson Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Nelson Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nelson Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Nelson Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Nelson Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Nelson Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Nelson Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Nelson Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Nelson Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Nelson Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Nelson School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Nelson Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Nelson Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Nelson How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Nelson Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Nelson Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Nelson Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Nelson Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Nelson Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Nelson Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Nelson Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Nelson Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Nelson Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson
What is the population of Nelson NSW?
The population of Nelson NSW is 12 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
What is the median income in Nelson?
The median personal income in Nelson NSW is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $899 per week.Family income is $1,274 per week.
How much is rent in Nelson?
Median rent in Nelson NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 11.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What is the median age in Nelson?
The median age in Nelson NSW is 23 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Nelson a good suburb to live in?
Nelson is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 12.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12930. All dollar figures in AUD.