Nicholson
VIC 3882 · East Gippsland
1,322 (2021) → 1,387 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nicholson is a moderate growth suburb in East Gippsland, VIC 3882, about 245km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Nicholson are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 11/100, and is about 16km inland. Nicholson has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.01%), New Zealand (0.91%), Germany (0.53%), Philippines (0.53%), Scotland (0.53%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.45%), Portuguese (0.45%), Italian (0.38%), Polish (0.38%), Mandarin (0.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Nicholson Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 964
Nearby (within 10km)
- OneSchool Global Vic - Bairnsdale CentreCombined · Independent · 8.8km
- Tambo Upper Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1016
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
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nicholson
Is Nicholson safe?
Nicholson has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 3,177 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Nicholson from Melbourne CBD?
Nicholson is about 244.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Nicholson?
Nicholson has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 964 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nicholson?
Nicholson has a transport score of 11/100 and 3 bus stops.