East Gippsland Shire Council
Nelse
Nelse at a glance
Median house
$200,000
Median unit
$144,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,242
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Nelse.
Nelse is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$200,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $144,000.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$200,000
$144,000
1,242
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)7.28%
Based on $200,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)8.59%
Based on $144,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,242
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Falls Creek Primary School
Outdoor School
Mount Beauty Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Nelse.
- What is the median house price in Nelse?
- The median house price in Nelse, VIC 3699 is $200,000. The median unit price is $144,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Nelse postcode?
- Nelse is in the 3699 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Nelse has approximately 1,242 residents. 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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