Nelsons Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
326
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Nelsons Plains.
The postcode for Nelsons Plains is 2324 (NSW).
Nelsons Plains (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Nelsons Plains has roughly 326 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Nelsons Plains 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nelsons Plains's population at 326, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
326
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$553/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
326
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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 January 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 Nelsons Plains.
Local schools for Nelsons Plains
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Government School Catchment
Mount Kanwary Public School
Millers Forest Public School
Seaham Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Nelsons Plains.
- What is the Nelsons Plains postcode?
- Nelsons Plains is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Nelsons Plains?
- Nelsons Plains is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2324, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nelsons Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $553.
- What schools are in Nelsons Plains?
- There are 15 schools serving Nelsons Plains on this page, including Mount Kanwary Public School, Millers Forest Public School, Seaham Public School.
- How walkable is Nelsons Plains?
- Nelsons Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nelsons Plains?
- Nelsons Plains is close to Osterley, Brandy Hill, Duckenfield, Kings Hill, Millers Forest.
- What is the population of Nelsons Plains?
- The population of Nelsons Plains is approximately 326 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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