Nerrina
VIC 3350 · Ballarat
970 (2021) → 1,003 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nerrina is a high growth suburb in Ballarat, VIC 3350, about 99km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $650K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 35/100, and is about 74km inland. Nerrina has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.27%), New Zealand (1.03%), Philippines (1.03%), Germany (0.52%), Iraq (0.52%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.72%), French (0.72%), Japan (0.72%), Filipino (0.52%), Croatian (0.41%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Little Bendigo Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 981
Nearby (within 10km)
- Caledonian Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 985
- Woodmans Hill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 973
- Invermay Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 968
- Black Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1039
- St Francis Xavier SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1071
- Ballarat North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1006
- St Alipius' Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1056
- St Columba's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 1088
- Ballarat Specialist School - Midlands Farm CampusCombined · Government · 3.6km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi BallaratSecondary · Independent · 3.6km
- Macarthur Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 945
- Glen Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 1064
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
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nerrina
Is Nerrina safe?
Nerrina has a residential safety score of 23/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,330 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Nerrina?
In Nerrina, the .
How far is Nerrina from Melbourne CBD?
Nerrina is about 98.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Nerrina?
Nerrina has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nerrina?
Nerrina has a transport score of 35/100.