Nelsons Plains, NSW 2324
Maitland City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2324
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Median house price
$1,350,000
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Nelsons Plains at a glance
- Median unit
- $246,960
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $525
- Population
- 326
- Median age 48
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2324), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Nelsons Plains
Houses change hands at $1,350,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $246,960, roughly 82% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $270,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2324)
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What to know about Nelsons Plains
Nelsons Plains (2324) sits in the Maitland region of NSW. The median house here is $1,350,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 978 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Schools in Nelsons Plains
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 87%
- Lone person
- 9%
- Owner occupied
- 97%
- Renter occupied
- 3%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.31% (median rent $600/wk against a $1,350,000 price tag). Units yield 11.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (3%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.31%
- On the $1,350,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 11.05%
- On the $246,960 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
6 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 978 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions 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 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $246,960.
- How much is my house worth in Nelsons Plains?
- A useful starting point is the Nelsons Plains median house price of $1,350,000 (units $246,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Nelsons Plains a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Nelsons Plains is 2.3%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2324), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,350,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Nelsons Plains: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Nelsons Plains is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Maitland City Council area, NSW 2324.
- What is the average rent in Nelsons Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $525.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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