NELSON

Sydney Inner
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House Median
This suburb $1,220,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $900,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
No data available
Chinese Population
This suburb 1.7%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 460
Density 94.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney Inner
State New South Wales

NELSON Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,220,000
House Sales Volume 254 sales
Unit Median $900,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $528/wk
3 Bed House $700/wk
2 Bed Unit $525/wk
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

NELSON Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025

No crime statistics available for this area

NELSON Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

460
Total Population
94
people/km² density
1.7%
Chinese Population
Near average

Major Ethnicities

1
Australia
185 people
40.2%
2
England
129 people
28.0%
3
Malta
77 people
16.7%
4
Italy
45 people
9.8%
5
Ireland
41 people
8.9%

Transport

50.6 km
to Sydney CBD
54 min
drive to CBD
102 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

NELSON Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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About NELSON

Nelson is located in Central Sydney, approximately 50.6km from CBD, about 102 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 460 with a density of 94 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,220,000, below Sydney average; unit median $900,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: Due to low population, crime statistics are not representative.

Demographics: Australian comprises 40.22%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (28.04%) and Maltese (16.74%).

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Nelson has a house median of $1,220,000 and unit median of $900,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

Crime rate data for Nelson is incomplete. Due to low population, crime statistics may not be representative. On-site investigation recommended.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Nelson has a population of 460, with Chinese comprising 1.70%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (40.22%), English (28.04%), Maltese (16.74%), Italian (9.78%), Irish (8.91%).

Nelson is approximately 50.6km from Sydney CBD, about 54 minutes by car or 102 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.