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Nyah West

VIC 3595 • Victoria

673
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
36.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversideAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Nyah West

Nyah West is a small rural town in the Rural City of Swan Hill, Victoria, situated approximately 371 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 27 kilometres north-west of Swan Hill. The town lies near the Murray River, which forms the border with New South Wales, in the flat irrigated horticultural country of Victoria's Mallee region. With a population of 673 according to the 2021 Census and around 240 dwellings, Nyah West is a compact agricultural community primarily serving the surrounding farming district.

Monash Street forms the heart of Nyah West, providing residents with basic local services, while the larger centre of Swan Hill — 27 kilometres to the south-east — offers comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and education. The town is served by the Yungera railway line connecting Swan Hill to Piangil, offering a link to regional services. The Murray River provides popular recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and picnicking, while the surrounding Mallee landscape is characterised by orchards, vineyards, and broad-acre dryland cropping.

Nyah West falls under postcode 3595 and is governed by the Swan Hill Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3595
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Swan Hill
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.20°, 143.35°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
36.58 km²
Population Density
18 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3595

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3595 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$39,863
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$48,568

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3595; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nyah West
0.5 km
5 min
Swan Hill
27 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Swan Hill Approx. 35 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
371 km
By Train
Drive to Swan Hill then approx. 3 hr 20 min by train to Southern Cross Station
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 45 min – 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 30 min – 4 hr

🛣️ Murray Valley Highway accessible via nearby Nyah; Swan Hill is the primary service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Nyah West has a small local street with basic amenities, but a car is needed for most shopping, medical, and educational needs in Swan Hill

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
673
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
242.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
166.6 / 100k
2yr Up 35.9% 10yr Up 20.1%
Non-FV assault
433.2 / 100k
2yr Down 12.5% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
409.4 / 100k
2yr Up 57.9% 10yr Up 40.2%
View all offence subgroups for Swan Hill →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nyah West known for? +

Nyah West is a quiet Murray River town in Victoria's Mallee region, known for its proximity to the Murray River and the surrounding irrigated horticultural and dryland farming landscape. The town was established when the Yungera railway line was extended from Swan Hill in 1915 and retains a traditional rural character.

How far is Nyah West from Melbourne? +

Nyah West is approximately 371 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it around a 3.5 to 4.5 hour drive. Swan Hill, 27 kilometres to the south-east, is the main regional centre and provides a train connection to Melbourne via the Swan Hill Line.

Does Nyah West have public transport? +

Nyah West is served by the Yungera railway line (Swan Hill to Piangil), though services are very limited. For regular travel to Melbourne or regional centres, most residents drive to Swan Hill station on the Swan Hill Line, which offers more frequent services. A car is the practical necessity for daily life.

What is the population of Nyah West? +

According to the 2021 Census, Nyah West has a population of 673 residents, with approximately 240 dwellings across the town. Around 5.4% of dwellings are social housing, reflecting the town's role as a service community within the Rural City of Swan Hill.

Is Nyah West a good place to live? +

Nyah West offers an affordable and peaceful rural lifestyle near the Murray River, suited to those who value wide open spaces, river recreation, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. It is best suited to people comfortable with car-dependent living, with Swan Hill providing the nearest comprehensive services a short drive away.

What is the postcode for Nyah West? +

The postcode for Nyah West is 3595.

Is Nyah West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nyah West is part of the Swan Hill 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.