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Victoria · Postcode 3882
Nicholson postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 245 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Nicholson at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Nicholson vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Nicholson | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,390 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -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.
Nicholson is a locality 245 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3882. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is East Gippsland.
According to the 2021 Census, Nicholson has a population of 1,322 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,390, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 16 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Nicholson includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 494 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Nicholson scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Nicholson is served by Nicholson Primary School.
Nicholson is part of the Gippsland - East statistical area in Victoria.
Nicholson details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3882 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,322 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,390/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $667/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 68.3 km² |
| Population Density | 19/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 494 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.8071978 |
| Longitude | 147.7573 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 245 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Gippsland - East |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
| State Electorate | Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 235 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 129 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 255 (19.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 368 (27.8%) |
| 65+ years | 336 (25.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 166 (12.6%) |
| Asthma | 123 (9.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 82 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 59 (4.5%) |
| Cancer | 59 (4.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 37 (2.8%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 9 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 94 (19.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 211 (43.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 170 (35.1%) |
Schools in Nicholson
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Nicholson. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Nicholson
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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.