Nelshaby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
188
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Nelshaby.
The postcode for Nelshaby is 5540 (SA).
Nelshaby (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Nelshaby has roughly 188 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nelshaby 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nelshaby's population at 188, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
188
Median age
51
Family households
80%
Lone person
16%
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)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
188
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
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 Nelshaby.
Local schools for Nelshaby
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Government School Catchment
Napperby Primary School
Mid North Education Centre
Solomontown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Nelshaby.
- What is the Nelshaby postcode?
- Nelshaby is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Nelshaby?
- Nelshaby is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Nelshaby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Nelshaby?
- There are 10 schools serving Nelshaby on this page, including Napperby Primary School, Mid North Education Centre, Solomontown Primary School.
- How walkable is Nelshaby?
- Nelshaby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nelshaby?
- Nelshaby is close to Germein Bay, Napperby, Telowie, Port Flinders, Weeroona Island.
- What is the population of Nelshaby?
- The population of Nelshaby is approximately 188 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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