Nathalia, VIC 3638 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nathalia is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3638, home to 1,982 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moira local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 200 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,982
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,169 /week
- Median personal income
- $628 /week
- Median family income
- $1,754 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Moira
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Shepparton
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Nicholls
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $194 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,100
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- St Francis' School
- St Mary of the Angels College
- Nathalia Primary School
- Nathalia Secondary College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Nathalia Hotel/Blake St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 44.1% of the 1,034 resolvable premises in Nathalia. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 34.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 21.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 124 across postcode 3638 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 39 property offences, 35 violent offences, 8 public order offences.
- Wider Moira LGA: 8,887 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nathalia?
Nathalia (VIC 3638) had 1,982 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Moira local government area.
What is the median rent in Nathalia?
The median advertised rent in Nathalia is $194/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nathalia?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Nathalia covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Francis' School (0.1 km), St Mary of the Angels College (0.1 km), Nathalia Primary School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nathalia?
Nathalia is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nathalia?
Across postcode 3638, 124 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (39), violent (35), public order (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Nathalia?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nathalia centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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