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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 460 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nelson is $963 per week ($50,076 per year). Median rent in Nelson is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Nelson has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Nelson has a population density of 93.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nelson is England. The most common religion is Catholic (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nelson is $2,762.

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Nelson Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nelson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$963/wk

$50,076 per year

#1495 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,762/mo

Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Nelson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (235) Female 49.5% (230)

Population Density

93.5

people per km²

460 people · 4.9 km²

Households

3.1

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,416

Family income/wk

Nelson Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nelson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.3% 77 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.7% 28 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Nelson Country of Birth

Australia

97.5%

England

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Nelson Religion

Catholic

50.7%

Anglican

17.5%

No Religion

17.0%

Christian (other)

5.7%

Uniting Church

3.0%

Not stated

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Eastern Orthodox

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nelson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Nelson Languages Spoken at Home

Other

44.8%

Polish

20.7%

Arabic

13.8%

Serbian

10.3%

Spanish

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Nelson Employment

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Employed full-time

37.8% 131 people

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Employed part-time

22.8% 79 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 128 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Nelson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.5%

Bachelor Degree

22.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.7%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.0%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Nelson Occupation

Managers

24.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Clerical & Administrative

17.0%

Professionals

17.0%

Community & Personal Service

7.6%

Sales Workers

5.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.3%

Labourers

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Nelson Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.5%

Engineering

22.9%

Architecture & Building

13.9%

Health

9.6%

Education

9.0%

Agriculture & Environment

7.8%

Society & Culture

4.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

2.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.4%

Creative Arts

1.8%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Nelson Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nelson Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

3.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

31.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nelson Marital Status

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Married

60.9% 238

↔️

Separated

4.6% 18

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Divorced

5.9% 23

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Widowed

1.5% 6

👤

Never married

27.1% 106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nelson Ancestry

Australian

31.1%

English

21.7%

Maltese

12.9%

Italian

7.6%

Irish

6.9%

Scottish

6.2%

Other

5.0%

Croatian

2.0%

South African

1.8%

German

1.7%

Lebanese

1.7%

Chinese

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nelson School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

17.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

15.5%

Primary — Government

14.3%

Pre-school

14.3%

Primary — Catholic

13.1%

Secondary — Catholic

10.7%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Secondary — Government

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Nelson Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.2% 38

✅

No need for assistance

95.8% 860

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Nelson Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

17.9% 68

—

Not a volunteer

82.1% 311

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nelson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

27.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nelson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.9%

Did not go to work

22.5%

Truck

10.7%

Car (passenger)

3.6%

Other

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Nelson Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.2%

1 vehicle

14.0%

2 vehicles

28.7%

3 vehicles

19.9%

4+ vehicles

35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Nelson Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.7%

2 bedrooms

6.0%

3 bedrooms

16.7%

4 bedrooms

40.7%

5 bedrooms

23.3%

6+ bedrooms

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Nelson Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

27.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nelson Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

888

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nelson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Stroke

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Nelson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.6%

$1-$149/wk

2.7%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.4%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.7%

$3,500+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nelson Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.1%

Couple — no children

24.9%

Couple — no children under 15

24.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

One parent — children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nelson Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 12

👤

Never served

96.8% 366

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nelson Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 44

—

Did not provide

88.3% 333

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nelson Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

1 child

8.8%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

28.1%

4 children

13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Nelson When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Nelson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Nelson Household Size

1 person

8.3%

2 persons

33.8%

3 persons

17.3%

4 persons

18.8%

5 persons

12.0%

6+ persons

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nelson Where Residents Moved From

Same address

410

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Nelson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

92.4%

Intact family — other children present

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nelson Schools

schools nearby

government

1093

avg ICSEA score

2,025

total students

Santa Sophia Catholic College (Primary) Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 884 students

1104

ICSEA

Annangrove Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 142 students

1096

ICSEA

Santa Sophia Catholic College (Secondary) Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 999 students

1078

ICSEA

Aspect Western Sydney School - Aspect Hills Shire Campus Independent

Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Nelson Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,399/wk

Median Rent $450/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Nelson

Your weekly income

≈ $10,396/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $1,949/wk

Rent share 18.8%

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Nelson vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Black Range (NSW)

Pop: 230 Income: $716/wk Rent: $380/wk

Dalton

Pop: 230 Income: $817/wk Rent: $300/wk

Rous

Pop: 230 Income: $794/wk Rent: $440/wk

Rye Park

Pop: 230 Income: $612/wk Rent: $170/wk

Sackville

Pop: 230 Income: $973/wk Rent: $415/wk

The Pocket

Pop: 231 Income: $660/wk Rent: $470/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelson

What is the population of Nelson NSW?

The population of Nelson NSW is 460 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 93.5 people per km².Nelson is ranked #5,150 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nelson?

The median personal income in Nelson NSW is $963 per week, or $50,076 per year.The median household income is $2,399 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.Nelson is ranked #1,495 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nelson?

Median rent in Nelson NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nelson ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nelson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nelson NSW is $2,762. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nelson?

The median age in Nelson NSW is 47 years.This is older 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 460.The median income is $963/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12931. All dollar figures in AUD.