Nyah West, VIC 3595 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nyah West is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3595, home to 673 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Swan Hill local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 325 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $979 /week
- Median personal income
- $485 /week
- Median family income
- $1,286 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Swan Hill
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $188 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Nyah District Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- General Store/Monash Ave
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 3 parks and reserves
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.8% of the 347 resolvable premises in Nyah West. 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: 96.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 63 across postcode 3595 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 23 property offences, 16 violent offences, 4 drug offences.
- Wider Swan Hill LGA: 11,054 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Nyah West?
Nyah West (VIC 3595) had 673 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Swan Hill local government area.
What is the median rent in Nyah West?
The median advertised rent in Nyah West is $188/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nyah West?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Nyah West covering government sectors. Nearest include: Nyah District Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nyah West?
Nyah West is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nyah West?
Across postcode 3595, 63 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (23), violent (16), drug offences (4). 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 Nyah West?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nyah West centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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