Swan Hill Rural City Council
Nyah West
Nyah West at a glance
Median house
$70,000
Median unit
$102,960
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
673
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Nyah West.
Nyah West (3595) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria. The median house here is $70,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Nyah West has roughly 673 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Nyah West scores 4/100 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nyah West's population at 673, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
673
Median age
45
Family households
60%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $70,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $102,960, roughly -47% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $14,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Nyah West on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$70,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $102,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$188/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$188/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$70,000
$102,960
673
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 13.97% (median rent $188/wk against a $70,000 price tag). Units yield 9.49% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 202613.97%
Based on $70,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20269.49%
Based on $102,960 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
44
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Nyah West.
Local schools for Nyah West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nyah District Primary School
Beverford District Primary School
Woorinen District Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Nyah West.
- What is the median house price in Nyah West?
- The median house price in Nyah West, VIC 3595 is $70,000. The median unit price is $102,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Nyah West postcode?
- Nyah West is in the 3595 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nyah West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $188, for units it's $188.
- What schools are in Nyah West?
- There are 4 schools serving Nyah West on this page, including Nyah District Primary School, Beverford District Primary School, Woorinen District Primary School.
- How walkable is Nyah West?
- Nyah West has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Nyah West?
- Nyah West is close to Nyah, Miralie, Vinifera, Wood Wood, Pira.
- What is the population of Nyah West?
- Nyah West has approximately 673 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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