Nyora, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Nyora VIC is 1,644 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Nyora is $771 per week ($40,092 per year). Median rent in Nyora is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Nyora has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Nyora has a population density of 21 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Nyora is England. The most common religion is No religion (52.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Filipino. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nyora is $1,733.

There were 135 recorded offences in Nyora in 2025-25, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (64 offences).

Population
1,644
Census 2021
Median income
$771/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$315/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Nyora vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Nyora is $771 a week, in line with the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 617th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $315 a week, $1 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 17.2% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureNyoraTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$771/wk$767/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,828/wk$1,687/wk +8%$1,637/wk
Rent$315/wk$316/wk −0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,723/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.2%19.1% −1.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Nyora, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Nyora Population

1,644 residents at the 2021 Census.

Nyora Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$771/wk
$40,092 per year
Ranked 4,115 of 14,663
Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
Ranked 4,253 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Nyora Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,828/wk
Median rent $315/wk
Rent to income 17.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Nyora against your income

About $7,921 a month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $1,513/wk
Rent share 17.2%

Nyora Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
984
avg ICSEA score
29
total students
Nyora Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 29 students
984
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Nyora, with a map

Nyora Map

Nyora, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Nyora, Victoria: 38.3070°S, 145.6800°E

Nyora Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Nyora

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (808) Female 50.7% (832)

Population Density

21
people per km²
1,644 people · 79.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,011
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.5%
New Zealand
1.0%
Scotland
0.8%
Netherlands
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Croatia
0.2%
Malaysia
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Filipino
0.5%
Spanish
0.4%
Serbian
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Greek
0.2%
Portuguese
0.2%
Afrikaans
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
47.4%
English
43.1%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
9.4%
Dutch
3.7%
German
3.2%
Italian
2.7%
Australian Aboriginal
1.2%
Maltese
0.9%
Croatian
0.6%
Chinese
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
52.6%
Catholic
13.6%
Anglican
11.6%
Not stated
9.6%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Baptist
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.8% 689
Separated
2.5% 33
Divorced
7.2% 94
Widowed
4.1% 53
Never married
33.4% 436

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.6%
Couple: no children
27.9%
Couple: no children under 15
18.4%
One parent: children under 15
5.9%
One parent: no children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.7%
2 persons
36.3%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
17.1%
5 persons
8.6%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Nyora

Housing Tenure

Of the 510 occupied private dwellings in Nyora at the 2021 Census, 6.7% were rented, 34.1% owned outright and 56.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.8% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
34.1% 174 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
56.3% 287 dwellings
Rented
6.7% 34 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
7.0%
3 bedrooms
47.9%
4 bedrooms
33.4%
5 bedrooms
7.8%
6+ bedrooms
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
20.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.6%
1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3 vehicles
23.3%
4+ vehicles
25.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Nyora

Employment

Employed full-time
43.3% 476 people
Employed part-time
21.5% 236 people
Unemployed
2.4% 26 people
Not in labour force
32.9% 362 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.8%
Managers
15.9%
Professionals
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Labourers
7.7%
Sales Workers
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.1%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
5.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.3%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
3.6%
Walked only
3.5%
Truck
2.7%
Other
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.2%
Bachelor Degree
14.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%
Certificate I/II
2.4%
Postgraduate Degree
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
25.3%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Architecture & Building
12.2%
Health
10.1%
Society & Culture
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.2%
Education
6.9%
Agriculture & Environment
5.5%
Creative Arts
4.4%
Information Technology
1.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
41.4%
Secondary: Government
24.6%
Vocational Education
10.5%
Pre-school
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.1%
Secondary: Catholic
4.5%
Primary: Catholic
3.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.7%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
155
Asthma
91
Arthritis
66
Diabetes
40
Heart disease
39
Lung condition
31
Cancer
24
Kidney disease
13
Stroke
11
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 180
Did not provide
84.9% 1,011

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.8% 214
Not a volunteer
82.2% 987

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 28
Never served
97.6% 1,163

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.1%
1 child
11.7%
2 children
29.5%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
8.9%
5+ children
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
20
1961: 1970
42
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
26
1991: 2000
27
2001: 2010
17
2011: 2015
3
2017
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
36.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,323
Moved from VIC
127
Moved: same area (SA2)
25

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.4%
5: 14 hours
29.2%
15: 29 hours
16.5%
30+ hours
12.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.6%
Step family: no other children
9.3%
Blended family: no other children
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Nyora Crime Statistics

135 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Justice Procedures
64
Assault
25
Theft
22
Property Damage
14
Break & Enter
9
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Nyora

The closest suburb to Nyora is Lang Lang, 9.1 km away.

Lang Lang
9.1 km away · income $811/wk · rent $310/wk
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16.9 km away · income $625/wk · rent $300/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nyora

What is the population of Nyora VIC?

The population of Nyora VIC is 1,644 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 21 people per km². Nyora is ranked #3,278 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Nyora?

The median personal income in Nyora VIC is $771 per week, or $40,092 per year. The median household income is $1,828 per week. Family income is $2,011 per week. Nyora is ranked #4,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Nyora?

Median rent in Nyora VIC is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Rent represents 17.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Nyora ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Nyora?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Nyora VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Nyora?

The median age in Nyora VIC is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Nyora a good suburb to live in?

Nyora is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,644. The median income is $771/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21996. All dollar figures in AUD.