Glenelg Shire Council
Nelson
Nelson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
191
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Nelson.
Nelson (3292) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Nelson has roughly 191 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nelson's population at 191, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
191
Median age
60
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
191
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
27
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.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dartmoor Primary School
Yahl Primary School
Glenburnie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nelson.
- What is the Nelson postcode?
- Nelson is in the 3292 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nelson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Nelson?
- There are 9 schools serving Nelson on this page, including Dartmoor Primary School, Yahl Primary School, Glenburnie Primary School.
- 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 Mumbannar, Drik Drik, Dartmoor, Winnap, Greenwald.
- What is the population of Nelson?
- Nelson has approximately 191 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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