Nelse at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,242
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Nelse.
The postcode for Nelse is 3699 (VIC).
Nelse (3699) sits in the East Gippsland region of Victoria.
Nelse has roughly 1,242 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nelse scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nelse's population at 1,242, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
1,242
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,242
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nelse.
Local schools for Nelse
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Government School Catchment
Falls Creek Primary School
Outdoor School
Mount Beauty Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Nelse.
- What is the Nelse postcode?
- Nelse is in the 3699 postcode, in VIC, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Nelse?
- Nelse is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3699, in the East Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nelse?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Nelse?
- There are 3 schools serving Nelse on this page, including Falls Creek Primary School, Outdoor School, Mount Beauty Primary School.
- How walkable is Nelse?
- Nelse has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nelse?
- Nelse is close to Falls Creek, Glen Valley, Glen Wills, Bogong, Shannonvale.
- What is the population of Nelse?
- The population of Nelse is approximately 1,242 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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