VIC · 3292

Nelson

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Nelson, VIC 3292.

Nelson, VIC 3292

About Nelson

Welcome to Nelson

Nelson is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located at the mouth of the Glenelg River and Discovery Bay, a few kilometres from the South Australian border, and 422 kilometres (262 mi) west of Melbourne. At the 2021 census, Nelson and the surrounding area had a population of 191.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Nelson, VIC 3292.

Population

191

residents (2021)

Median age

60

years

Household income

$1,104

median, per week

Median rent

$230

per week

Median mortgage

$1,235

per month

Mortgage / income

26%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Nelson

$375k

13 Casuarina Grove

house2 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$525k

28 Moonah Avenue

house4 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

Sold ~June 2026

$519k

46 Sturt Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 3 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Nelson suburb FAQ

Is Nelson a good place to live?

Nelson is a town in Victoria, Australia. Nelson is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 191.

What is the population of Nelson?

Nelson has a population of 191 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 60.

What suburbs are near Nelson?

Suburbs near Nelson include Donovans.