Nerrina Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Nerrina Compares
Nerrina vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Nerrina | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,405 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $380 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,717 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Nerrina is a locality 98 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3350. It falls within the Ballarat region. The local government area is Ballarat.
According to the 2021 Census, Nerrina has a population of 970 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $2,405, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 8 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Nerrina includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,717, with 349 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nerrina scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Nerrina is served by Little Bendigo Primary School.
Nerrina is part of the Ballarat statistical area in Victoria.
Nerrina Details
| Postcode | 3350 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 970 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,405/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,033/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,717 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 6.8 km² |
| Population Density | 143/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 349 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.533 |
| Longitude | 143.903 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 98 km |
| Region (SA4) | Ballarat |
| Area (SA3) | Ballarat |
| Local Government | Ballarat |
| Federal Electorate | Ballarat |
Age Profile
Show counts
| 0–14 years | 179 (18.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 128 (13.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 203 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 325 (33.5%) |
| 65+ years | 127 (13.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 94 (9.7%) |
| Arthritis | 64 (6.6%) |
| Cancer | 35 (3.6%) |
| Diabetes | 30 (3.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 16 (1.6%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 79 (22.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 161 (46.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 105 (30.0%) |
Schools in Nerrina
Suburbs Near Nerrina
Same Postcode (3350)
More Nerrina Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.