Dominant Age
70-74
18.3% of population
Top Overseas Born
England
4.2% · 75.4% Australian-born
Top Religion
Anglican
10.5% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
3.9% of dwellings
Social Housing
0.0%
0 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
1 in 38
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Nelson?
Residents aged 70-74 make up the largest age group in Nelson at 18.3% of the population. 75.4% of residents were born in Australia, with England the most common overseas birthplace at 4.2%. The most common religious affiliation is Anglican, at 10.5% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 3.9% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 0.0% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Nelson safe?
Nelson recorded 2 residential break-ins in 2025 — approximately 1 in every 38 homes. Car break-ins in Nelson accounted for 11 incidents across the year.
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