Nyah West VIC 3595
Nyah West is a rural locality in Victoria, 367 km from Melbourne CBD, around 4 hours 15 minutes by car. Population is 673; the median age is 45 and the median household income is $50,908 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 1.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $188 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $650. Nyah West is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Nyah West a good place to live?
Nyah West scores a C (39/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on safety and community.
Mixed results
1 school
Some car dependence
Walkability 32/100 · 367 km · 256 min drive to Melbourne
More affordable than most
Median $305K · More affordable than 92% of VIC
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 77/100 · Flood 0/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 45 · 673 residents
Liveability Rating
39 / 100 · Ranked #590 in VICEach bar is Nyah West's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Nyah West?
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Our score
39 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataNyah West's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $305,000, about 2% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$305,000
Based on 25 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 48 days — median across 4 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $210K
- 3 bed 16 sales $318K
Land
$450,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Nyah West are currently listed at around $325,000 on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$325K
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 240 dwellings (1.2%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Nyah West safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Nyah West sits in the high band, with 52 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 37% on the prior year.
52 offences
36.8% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Nyah West, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 42 students in one school (avg 42)
Primary
Walkability
Nyah West is car-dependent on foot — at 32/100, most errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Nyah West.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 329
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Swan Hill: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Nyah West is home to 673 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 6.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
673
Median Age
45
Median Household Income
$50,908/yr
Census Median Rent
$188/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$650/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$25,220/yr
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
25.4%
Total Dwellings
240
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.2%
Houses
90.0%
Rental Stress
19.2%
Mortgage Stress
15.3%
Work From Home
8.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
13 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 0 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 53 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 82.8%
- Employment Rate
- 39.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 639 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,333 a year through Swan Hill based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 94%
- Infrastructure and transport 3%
- Residential 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Swan Hill
In the year to August 2026, 91 new dwellings were approved across Swan Hill. That mix is 87 houses and 4 units. Approvals are down 85.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
No Registered Aboriginal Party is appointed for this area. About an eighth of Victoria, mostly in the north-east, has no appointment; that is a fact about the register rather than about the Country.
Setting
- Elevation
- 75 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3595, 0 of 631 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.6% (4 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3595, 165 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 300 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 4 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3595 in 2025-26. The most was 14, in 2002-03.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $305,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Anne Webster The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | -0.1 |
| 2022 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | +3.3 |
| 2019 | Anne Webster | 33.8% | 66.2% | -3.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Peter Walsh The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peter Walsh NP | 61.8% | 27.1% | 72.9% |
| 2018 | Peter Walsh NP | 60.3% | 26.1% | 74.0% |
| 2014 | Peter Walsh NP | 63.3% | 27.6% | 72.4% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Nyah West?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 673 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Nyah West
Is Nyah West a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Nyah West is high (77/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Nyah West?
Nyah West has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Nyah West a good place to live?
Nyah West has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (39/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Nyah West?
Nyah West, VIC had a population of 673 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Nyah West, VIC?
The postcode for Nyah West, VIC is 3595.
How far is Nyah West from Melbourne?
Nyah West is 367 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 256 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Nyah West?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Nyah West was $50,908 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Nyah West?
There are too few current rental listings in Nyah West for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $188, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Nyah West?
The median age of residents in Nyah West was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Nyah West?
There is 1 school inside the Nyah West boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Nyah West walkable?
Nyah West scores 32/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Nyah West?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Nyah West belong to?
Nyah West sits within the Swan Hill local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Nyah West?
The average residential rates bill through Swan Hill is $2,333 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Nyah West?
Across Swan Hill, 91 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 85.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Nyah West in?
Nyah West sits within the federal Division of Mallee, currently held by Anne Webster (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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