Nathalia at a glance
Median house
$378,500
Median unit
$178,560
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
1,982
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Nathalia.
The postcode for Nathalia is 3638 (VIC).
The median house price in Nathalia is $378,500.
Nathalia (3638) sits in the Moira region of Victoria. The median house here is $378,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Nathalia has roughly 1,982 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nathalia scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nathalia's population at 1,982, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,982
Median age
47
Family households
60%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $378,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $178,560, roughly 53% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Nathalia on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$378,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $178,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$194/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$194/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$378,500
$178,560
1,982
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.67% (median rent $194/wk against a $378,500 price tag). Units yield 5.65% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.67%
Based on $378,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.65%
Based on $178,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202677%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
83
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
36
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nathalia.
Local schools for Nathalia
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nathalia Primary School
Nathalia Secondary College
Non-Government Schools
St Francis' School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nathalia.
- What is the median house price in Nathalia?
- The median house price in Nathalia, VIC 3638 is $378,500. The median unit price is $178,560.
- What is the Nathalia postcode?
- Nathalia is in the 3638 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
- Where is Nathalia?
- Nathalia is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3638, in the Moira region.
- What is the average rent in Nathalia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $194, for units it's $194.
- What schools are in Nathalia?
- There are 4 schools serving Nathalia on this page, including Nathalia Primary School, St Francis' School, Nathalia Secondary College.
- How walkable is Nathalia?
- Nathalia has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nathalia?
- Nathalia is close to Picola, Waaia, Kotupna, Kaarimba, St Germains.
- What is the population of Nathalia?
- The population of Nathalia is approximately 1,982 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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