Nelson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16.9k
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Nelson.
The postcode for Nelson is 2550 (NSW).
Nelson (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Nelson has roughly 16,936 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nelson 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nelson's population at 16,936, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
16,936
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16,936
Median age: 49
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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 Nelson.
Local schools for Nelson
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Government School Catchment
Tanja Public School
Tathra Public School
Bega High School
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Frequently asked
About Nelson.
- What is the Nelson postcode?
- Nelson is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Nelson?
- Nelson is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nelson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Nelson?
- There are 9 schools serving Nelson on this page, including Tanja Public School, Tathra Public School, Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner Education.
- How walkable is Nelson?
- Nelson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nelson?
- Nelson is close to Mogareeka, Chinnock, Tathra, Tanja, Doctor George Mountain.
- What is the population of Nelson?
- The population of Nelson is approximately 16,936 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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