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Nelsons Plains NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Nelsons Plains, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Nelsons Plains NSW is 326 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nelsons Plains is $827 per week ($43,004 per year). Median rent in Nelsons Plains is $553 per week ($2,396 per month). Nelsons Plains has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Nelsons Plains has a population density of 19.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (27% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nelsons Plains is $2,100.

There were 12 recorded offences in Nelsons Plains in 2024-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Nelsons Plains Population

residents (Census 2021)

Nelsons Plains Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$827/wk

$43,004 per year

#3143 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$553/wk

$2,396 per month

#358 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,100/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Nelsons Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (157) Female 50.9% (163)

Population Density

19.2

people per km²

326 people · 16.9 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,312

Family income/wk

Nelsons Plains 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Nelsons Plains Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

52.2% 47 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.8% 43 dwellings

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

Nelsons Plains Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Nelsons Plains Religion

Catholic

26.8%

Anglican

26.2%

No Religion

25.2%

Not stated

9.8%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Othr Protestnt

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Nelsons Plains Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

44.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

42.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Nelsons Plains Employment

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Employed full-time

38.0% 84 people

⏰

Employed part-time

21.3% 47 people

🔍

Unemployed

1.4% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

39.4% 87 people

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

Nelsons Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.5%

Bachelor Degree

28.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

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

Nelsons Plains Occupation

Professionals

24.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Clerical & Administrative

14.7%

Managers

12.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.5%

Community & Personal Service

8.4%

Labourers

6.3%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Nelsons Plains Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.5%

Engineering

21.5%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Health

11.4%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

5.1%

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

Nelsons Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Nelsons Plains Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

22.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Nelsons Plains Marital Status

💍

Married

62.2% 163

↔️

Separated

5.0% 13

📋

Divorced

5.0% 13

🕊️

Widowed

4.6% 12

👤

Never married

23.3% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Nelsons Plains Ancestry

Australian

33.7%

English

33.7%

Scottish

10.0%

Irish

6.8%

Maltese

5.6%

German

3.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.9%

Italian

1.7%

Dutch

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Nelsons Plains School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

20.6%

Primary — Catholic

16.2%

Secondary — Catholic

16.2%

Pre-school

14.7%

Secondary — Government

14.7%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.4%

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

Nelsons Plains Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 19

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 541

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

Nelsons Plains Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.3% 46

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Nelsons Plains Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Nelsons Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.2%

Did not go to work

15.7%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

Walked only

5.2%

Truck

4.3%

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

Nelsons Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.9%

2 vehicles

29.0%

3 vehicles

28.0%

4+ vehicles

30.1%

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

Nelsons Plains Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

3.2%

3 bedrooms

38.9%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

11.6%

6+ bedrooms

8.4%

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

Nelsons Plains Population Mobility

5.2%

moved in the last year

22.4%

moved in the last 5 years

1.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Nelsons Plains Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

557

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Nelsons Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

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

Nelsons Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.1%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Nelsons Plains Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.5%

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Nelsons Plains Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.3% 3

🏅

Previously served

5.9% 14

👤

Never served

92.9% 222

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Nelsons Plains Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 34

—

Did not provide

85.5% 200

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Nelsons Plains Children Ever Born

No children

21.0%

1 child

7.6%

2 children

33.3%

3 children

21.0%

4 children

13.3%

5+ children

3.8%

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

Nelsons Plains When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Nelsons Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.3%

5–14 hours

27.0%

15–29 hours

19.7%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.9%

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

Nelsons Plains Household Size

1 person

8.5%

2 persons

46.8%

3 persons

11.7%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

12.8%

6+ persons

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Nelsons Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address

274

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

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

Nelsons Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

82.1%

Step family — no other children

17.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Nelsons Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 12 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Nelsons Plains Schools

schools nearby

government

904

avg ICSEA score

total students

Millers Forest Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 60 students

920

ICSEA

Mount Kanwary Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 38 students

888

ICSEA

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

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Nelsons Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,250/wk

Median Rent $553/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.6%

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

If you earn X in Nelsons Plains

Your weekly income

≈ $9,750/month

Median rent $553/wk

Left after rent $1,697/wk

Rent share 24.6%

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Income: $674/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $243/wk

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Income: $855/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $153/wk

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Income: $686/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $153/wk

Nelsons Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bithramere

Pop: 163 Income: $746/wk Rent: $350/wk

Cunningar

Pop: 163 Income: $685/wk Rent: $270/wk

Quandialla

Pop: 163 Income: $461/wk Rent: $140/wk

Rydal

Pop: 163 Income: $657/wk Rent: $200/wk

Armatree

Pop: 164 Income: $807/wk Rent: $100/wk

Carrick (NSW)

Pop: 164 Income: $914/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nelsons Plains

What is the population of Nelsons Plains NSW?

The population of Nelsons Plains NSW is 326 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 19.2 people per km².Nelsons Plains is ranked #5,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nelsons Plains?

The median personal income in Nelsons Plains NSW is $827 per week, or $43,004 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,312 per week.Nelsons Plains is ranked #3,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nelsons Plains?

Median rent in Nelsons Plains NSW is $553 per week ($2,396 per month).Rent represents 24.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Nelsons Plains ranks #358 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nelsons Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nelsons Plains NSW is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nelsons Plains?

The median age in Nelsons Plains NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nelsons Plains a good suburb to live in?

Nelsons Plains is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 326.The median income is $827/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.6% 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: 12933. All dollar figures in AUD.