Nyora
With 99.4% of dwellings being separate houses, Nyora registers as one of Victoria's most detached-dominant communities, sitting across 79.55 sq km of South Gippsland countryside at a density of just 20.7 residents per sq km compared to the national urban average. Household income places residents in the 65.9th percentile nationally, above the median yet well short of metropolitan benchmarks. The median age of 41 matches the national figure, while 82.4% of residents stayed in the same address over the past five years, indicating a stable, settled population rather than a transient one.
Population
1,644
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,828/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
No median house price is recorded for Nyora in current data, reflecting its small transaction volume at roughly 1,644 residents across 79.55 sq km. What the brief does confirm is that 93.2% of households either own outright (35.2%) or carry a mortgage (58.0%), with only 6.9% renting, a figure far lower than the state average. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is overwhelmingly four-bedroom or larger (43.9%) and three-bedroom (47.9%), reflecting rural family homes on larger lots rather than urban units. Semi-detached dwellings account for just 0.6%, confirming that buyers here are choosing detached country living.
For Buyers
No median house price is recorded for Nyora in current data, reflecting its small transaction volume at roughly 1,644 residents across 79.55 sq km. What the brief does confirm is that 93.2% of households either own outright (35.2%) or carry a mortgage (58.0%), with only 6.9% renting, a figure far lower than the state average. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 21.9%, below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is overwhelmingly four-bedroom or larger (43.9%) and three-bedroom (47.9%), reflecting rural family homes on larger lots rather than urban units. Semi-detached dwellings account for just 0.6%, confirming that buyers here are choosing detached country living.
For Investors
Nyora's rental market is thin, with only 6.9% of households renting, one of the lower renter shares compared to typical VIC suburban averages. Weekly rent sits at $315, modest but consistent with a rural township where tenant demand is limited. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is elevated, suggesting more supply than active demand, which poses a risk for investors relying on steady tenancy. Development activity is low at 8 planning permit applications in the past 12 months, and several relate to native vegetation removal rather than new dwellings. For capital growth-oriented investors, the absence of recorded price data makes quantitative assessment difficult, so any entry should be benchmarked against comparable South Gippsland townships.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+166.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Nyora iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Nyora Primary School
Prep-6 · 29 students
Demographics
The population of 1,644 skews Anglo-Celtic, with English ancestry accounting for 709 residents, Scottish 169 and Irish 155. Overseas-born residents make up just 11.7% of the population, which is 9.9 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the township's low migration intake. University qualifications reach only 12.4%, a full 17.7 percentage points below the national figure, pointing to a workforce anchored in trades, agriculture and hands-on roles rather than professional services. Average household size of 2.9 is 0.4 above the national figure, consistent with family-oriented rural demographics. Couples with children (585 households) outnumber couples without children (372 households) by a significant margin.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.4%
Houses
0.6%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The housing profile is almost entirely detached: 99.4% are separate houses, with semi-detached at 0.6% and no recorded apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 47.9% and four-bedroom or larger at 43.9%, giving Nyora one of the roomier housing mixes compared to metro VIC suburbs where smaller dwellings are more common. Tenure is ownership-heavy, with 35.2% owning outright and 58.0% carrying a mortgage, totalling 93.2% owner-occupied, well above the national ownership rate. Rent is $315 per week and rent-to-income sits at 17.2%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. The vacancy rate of 6.4% is higher than typical, suggesting that available rental stock exceeds current tenant demand in this township.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$315
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$771
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.4%
Unoccupied
35
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.8%
Couples, no children
1,338
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads employment in Nyora at 17.5% of the workforce (87 workers), followed by Healthcare at 16.1% (80 workers), Manufacturing at 8.5% (42) and Education at 8.3% (41). Agriculture employs 7.5% (37 workers), consistent with the surrounding South Gippsland farming landscape. The occupation breakdown shows Managers at the top (133 workers), followed by Clerical and Admin (96) and Labourers (92), with Professionals at 87. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below national headline rates, and full-time employment accounts for 66.7% of employed residents. Personal weekly income averages $771 and household weekly income reaches $1,828, placing the suburb in the 65.9th percentile nationally for household earnings.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.7%
Part-time
30.2%
Participation
56.6%
Employed
718
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.4%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
11.7%
Dwellings
511
Transport to Work
Car reliance is very high in Nyora, with 91.6% of residents driving to work, well above the national average and a direct consequence of limited public transport infrastructure in rural South Gippsland. Walking and cycling account for 4.1% of commutes. No schools are recorded inside Nyora's boundaries, so families depend on services in neighbouring towns, a practical trade-off common to small townships. The crime rate of 97.3 incidents per 1,000 residents, drawn from 160 total recorded offences, warrants context: the top categories are property and deception offences (52) and justice procedures offences (49), which can be inflated in small-population areas where a handful of incidents move the rate sharply. The volunteering rate of 17.8% reflects strong community participation, and only 5.4% of residents need daily assistance.
Drive
91.6%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
4.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
160
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
97.3
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Nyora compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nyora a good suburb to live in?
Nyora suits buyers seeking rural South Gippsland living with large detached homes. Mortgage stress is low at 21.9% of income, and 82.4% of residents stay long-term, indicating satisfaction with the area. The trade-offs are high car dependence (91.6% drive to work), no recorded schools within the boundary, and a modest local economy.
What is the median house price in Nyora?
No median house price is currently recorded for Nyora due to limited transaction volume in this small township of 1,644 residents. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733 and weekly rent is $315. For comparison, buyer interest should be benchmarked against broader South Gippsland property trends.
What schools are in Nyora?
No schools are recorded within the Nyora boundary in this dataset. Families in this township of 1,644 residents rely on schools in neighbouring South Gippsland towns. The local university qualification rate is 12.4%, which is 17.7 percentage points below the national average.
Is Nyora safe?
Nyora recorded 160 total offences, giving a crime rate of 97.3 incidents per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences (52 incidents) and justice procedures offences (49) are the top categories. In small populations, individual incidents can inflate the per-1,000 rate significantly, so this figure should be interpreted alongside the stable 82.4% resident retention rate.
Is Nyora good for property investment?
The rental market is narrow, with only 6.9% of households renting and a vacancy rate of 6.4%, both suggesting limited tenant demand. Weekly rent of $315 is low, and only 8 planning applications were lodged in the past 12 months. Without a recorded median price, gross yield calculation is not possible. The investment case is speculative without stronger demand data.
How is Nyora's population changing?
Formal population forecasts are not available for Nyora. The current population is 1,644 across 79.55 sq km. Residential stability is high, with 82.4% of residents remaining at the same address over the reference period, and the annual turnover rate is just 17.6%, suggesting the population is steady rather than growing rapidly.
What industries employ people in Nyora?
Construction employs 17.5% of the workforce (87 workers) and Healthcare follows at 16.1% (80 workers). Manufacturing accounts for 8.5% and Education for 8.3%. Agriculture employs 7.5% (37 workers), consistent with the rural South Gippsland context. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below most national benchmarks.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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