Baw Baw Shire Council
Nerrena
Nerrena at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
238
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Nerrena.
Nerrena (3953) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Nerrena has roughly 238 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Nerrena 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nerrena's population at 238, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
238
Median age
46
Family households
81%
Lone person
14%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
238
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Nerrena.
Local schools for Nerrena
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Government School Catchment
Leongatha Secondary College
Leongatha Primary School
South Gippsland Specialist School
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Frequently asked
About Nerrena.
- What is the Nerrena postcode?
- Nerrena is in the 3953 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nerrena?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Nerrena?
- There are 7 schools serving Nerrena on this page, including Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Primary School, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.
- How walkable is Nerrena?
- Nerrena has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nerrena?
- Nerrena is close to Koorooman, Boorool, Leongatha, Mardan, Dumbalk.
- What is the population of Nerrena?
- Nerrena has approximately 238 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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