Nyah
VIC 3594 · Swan Hill
536 (2021) → 537 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Nyah is a declining suburb in Swan Hill, VIC 3594, about 329km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Nyah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 329km inland. Nyah has an overall score of 12/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Malaysia (5.6%), India (1.87%), Myanmar (1.31%), Vietnam (1.12%), England (0.75%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.87%), Vietnamese (1.12%), Hindi (0.75%), Punjabi (0.75%), Italian (0.56%)
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:
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 864 (below 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)
- Nyah District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 864
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Nyah
Is Nyah safe?
Nyah has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 3,731 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Nyah from Melbourne CBD?
Nyah is about 329.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Nyah?
Nyah has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Nyah?
Nyah has a transport score of 14/100 and 3 bus stops.