Maitland City Council
Nelsons Plains
Nelsons Plains at a glance
Median house
$1,350,000
-48.1% year on year
Median unit
$246,960
Sales data pending
Days on market
29
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
326
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Nelsons Plains.
Nelsons Plains is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,350,000
-48.1% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
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
$1,350,000
-48.1% annual growth
$246,960
Sales data pending
29
Average days to sell
326
Median age: 48
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.27%
Based on $1,350,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202611.64%
Based on $246,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-48.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202697%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202629 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -48.1%/yr
2021
$35.9M
5-year change
-96%
2026
$1.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
326
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Kanwary Public School
Millers Forest Public School
Seaham Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Nelsons Plains?
- The median house price in Nelsons Plains, NSW 2324 is $1,350,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is -48.1%.
- What is the Nelsons Plains postcode?
- Nelsons Plains is in the 2324 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Nelsons Plains has approximately 326 residents. 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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