Nelson (Bega Valley)
NSW 2550 · Bega Valley
12 (2021) → 13 est. (2025) · Declining
Part of the Bega Valley local government area (est. 37,017 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nelson (Bega Valley) is a declining suburb in Bega Valley, NSW 2550, about 331km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Nelson (Bega Valley) are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Nelson (Bega Valley) has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tanja Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1070
- Tathra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1032
- Mumbulla School for Rudolf Steiner EducationPrimary · Independent · 10kmICSEA 1062
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nelson (Bega Valley)
What are property prices in Nelson (Bega Valley)?
Recent sales volume in Nelson (Bega Valley) is too low to report a reliable median house or unit price. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Nelson (Bega Valley) from Sydney CBD?
Nelson (Bega Valley) is about 330.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Nelson (Bega Valley)?
Nelson (Bega Valley) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nelson (Bega Valley)?
Nelson (Bega Valley) has a transport score of 0/100.