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Nelson, NSW 2765
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,290,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$865,000
Gross Yield (houses)
1.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
-21.9%
market range -27.5% to +20.0%
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Nelson market and investor summary
In Nelson, NSW 2765, houses show a gross rental yield of 1.8%. House prices have moved -21.9% over the past year. At 6.2% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 6.2% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Apartment stock is taking longer than usual to clear, a sign of softer demand at the unit end of the market.
Living in Nelson: people, income and schools
Nelson is home to around 460 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 123% over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and 83% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $125,000 a year (about $2,400 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 11 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Nelson sits about 36 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 460
- +123% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $125,000/yr
- Households renting
- 17%
- Family households
- 87%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 11
- avg ICSEA 1088
- Unemployment
- 2.9%
- Distance to CBD
- 36 km
- Walk score
- 5/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Nelson
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What should I check before investing in Nelson?
Nelson has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Nelson?
The median property price in Nelson, NSW 2765 is $865K for units.
What rental yield does Nelson show?
The gross rental yield in Nelson is 1.8% for houses and 3.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Nelson?
House prices in Nelson are down 21.9% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Nelson?
The current vacancy rate in Nelson is 6.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Nelson?
Nelson has a population of approximately 460 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Nelson?
There are 11 schools within roughly 5km of Nelson. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Nelson's population growing?
The population of Nelson has grown about 123% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Nelson from the CBD?
Nelson is about 36 km from the CBD.
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