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Nerrina

VIC 3350 • Victoria

970
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
6.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
SuburbanAffordableFamily-FriendlyCommuter Belt
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About Nerrina

Nerrina is a residential locality on the western fringe of Ballarat, Victoria's third-largest city, approximately 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne via the Western Freeway. Sharing postcode 3350 with central Ballarat, the locality has a population of 970 residents and a residential character typical of Ballarat's outer suburbs. The area sits within the Wendouree state electorate and the Ballarat federal electorate, and has seen gradual residential development as Ballarat expands outward from its historic centre.

Residents benefit from proximity to Ballarat's full range of services, including shopping centres at Delacombe Town Centre and the CBD, hospitals, and Federation University Australia — all within a short drive. V/Line train services from Ballarat Station connect the community to Melbourne in around 1 hour 20 minutes, making Nerrina accessible for commuters. The locality suits families and first-home buyers seeking the relative affordability and space of outer Ballarat while remaining close to the city's cultural attractions, parks, and well-regarded state schools.

Nerrina falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by the Ballarat Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Ballarat, while state elections fall under the Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3350
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.57°, 143.86°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6.80 km²
Population Density
143 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Nerrina for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$803K
7 sales · ▼ 14.8% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3350

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3350, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,466
Median 2023–24
$57,488
▲ 21.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,006

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3350; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat
4 km
50 min (drive recommended)

Bus Services

  • Ballarat Transit local services — Ballarat CBD / shopping centres 10–20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
110 km
By Train
V/Line Ballarat Line from Ballarat Station; approx 1h 20min to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1h 30min – 2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10min – 1h 30min

🛣️ Western Freeway (M8) provides direct connection to Melbourne; Ballarat Station approx 4km away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Nerrina is a suburban-fringe locality where most errands require a car; nearby Ballarat provides all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
970
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Ballarat Local Government Area, which contains Nerrina. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
467.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 46.3%
Motor vehicle theft
449.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.3% 10yr Up 11.4%
Non-FV assault
395.7 / 100k
2yr Up 38.7% 10yr Up 20.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Down 52.3% 10yr Up 67.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,167 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 27.0%
View all offence subgroups for Ballarat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nerrina known for? +

Nerrina is a quiet outer-suburban locality on the western edge of Ballarat, known for its family-friendly residential character and proximity to Ballarat's services, schools, and the Western Freeway connection to Melbourne.

How far is Nerrina from Melbourne? +

Nerrina is approximately 110 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, around 1 hour 20 minutes by V/Line train from Ballarat Station or 1.5 to 2 hours by car via the Western Freeway depending on traffic.

Does Nerrina have public transport? +

Nerrina is served by Ballarat Transit local bus routes connecting to the Ballarat CBD and shopping centres. V/Line train services operate from Ballarat Station, approximately 4 kilometres away, with regular trains to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Nerrina? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nerrina has a population of 970 residents across approximately 349 dwellings, reflecting a compact but growing outer-suburban community within the Ballarat region.

Is Nerrina a good place to live? +

Nerrina is well-suited to families and first-home buyers who want the affordability and open feel of outer Ballarat while being close to the city's services, schools, and employment. The V/Line rail connection also makes it viable for Melbourne commuters.

What is the postcode for Nerrina? +

The postcode for Nerrina, VIC is 3350, which it shares with the Ballarat city centre and several other inner Ballarat localities.

What is the median house price in Nerrina? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $803,000, down 14.8% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Nerrina a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nerrina is part of the Ballarat LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.