Nerrena, VIC 3953 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Nerrena is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3953, home to 238 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Baw Baw local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 115 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population238
Median age46
Area36.6 km²
To CBD115 km
LGASouth Gippsland

Demographics

Population
238
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,731 /week
Median personal income
$805 /week
Median family income
$1,875 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
South Gippsland
Statistical region (SA4)
Latrobe - Gippsland
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Monash
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College Secondary · Catholic
  • Leongatha Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Leongatha Primary School Primary · Government
  • South Gippsland Specialist School Special · Government
  • St Laurence O'Toole School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 12 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 6 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 8 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 86.4% of the 132 resolvable premises in Nerrena. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 86.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 822 across postcode 3953 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 345 property offences, 297 violent offences, 30 public order offences.
  • Wider South Gippsland LGA: 8,421 offences per 100,000 residents.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Nerrena?

Nerrena (VIC 3953) had 238 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the South Gippsland local government area.

What is the median rent in Nerrena?

The median advertised rent in Nerrena is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Nerrena?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Nerrena covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College (2.9 km), Leongatha Secondary College (3.6 km), Leongatha Primary School (3.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Nerrena?

Nerrena is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (86.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Nerrena?

Across postcode 3953, 822 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (345), violent (297), public order (30). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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