Nicholson, VIC 3882 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nicholson is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3882, home to 1,322 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the East Gippsland local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 246 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,322
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,390 /week
- Median personal income
- $667 /week
- Median family income
- $1,657 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- East Gippsland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gippsland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Nicholson Primary School
- Lucknow Primary School
- Eagle Point Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Retreat Motel/Princes Hwy
- Retreat Hotel/Princes Hwy
- General Store/Princes Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 1 pub or bar
- 3 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (24.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (9.7°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 779 mm
- Reference station: East Sale Airport, 79.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.2% of the 711 resolvable premises in Nicholson. 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: 99.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 73 across postcode 3882 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 21 property offences, 18 violent offences, 9 drug offences.
- Wider East Gippsland LGA: 13,055 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nicholson?
Nicholson (VIC 3882) had 1,322 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the East Gippsland local government area.
What is the median rent in Nicholson?
The median advertised rent in Nicholson is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nicholson?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Nicholson covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nicholson Primary School (0.7 km), Lucknow Primary School (9.6 km), Eagle Point Primary School (10 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nicholson?
Nicholson is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nicholson?
Across postcode 3882, 73 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (21), violent (18), drug offences (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Nicholson?
In Nicholson, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 16.6°C and annual rainfall is 779 mm measured at the East Sale Airport weather station (79 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Nicholson?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nicholson centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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