Moving to Nathalia VIC 3638
What the official numbers say about living in Nathalia — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Budget around $397,500 for a median house (based on 2024 sales). Sale prices moved up about 109% between 2014 and 2024.
Renting? The census median is $194 a week, against a median household income of $1,169 a week.
About 79% of homes are owner-occupied and 19% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Nathalia grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,902 → 1,982 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Tagalog, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Nathalia scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 13% work from home.
Nearest airport: Echuca Airport, 41.6 km west.
The Melbourne CBD is roughly 197 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 3 parks — see them all on the Nathalia profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Nathalia Primary School 250 m · St Francis' Primary School 350 m · St Mary of the Angels Secondary College 450 m · OneSchool Global Nathalia Campus 500 m · Nathalia Secondary College 600 m
Groceries: Nathalia IGA plus Liquor 200 m
Parks and reserves: Apex Park 200 m · Water Tower Park 450 m · Uncle Bobs Club Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Nathalia, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Common Starling · Pacific Black Duck · Noisy Miner · Galah · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Nathalia, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathalia here | 1,982 | $397,500 | 3/10 | 9% |
| Numurkah | 4,604 | $394,500 | 2/10 | 5% |
| Katunga | 1,025 | — | 4/10 | 4% |
| Strathmerton | 1,072 | $330,000 | 3/10 | 8% |
| Kyabram | 7,416 | $450,000 | 2/10 | 4% |
| Tongala | 1,973 | $450,000 | 2/10 | 2% |
| Shepparton North | 2,048 | $652,500 | 8/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moira — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Nicholls — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 3638 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Nathalia profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
A house in Nathalia has a median sale price of $397,500 (2024 sales). Renters pay a median $194 a week, and about 19% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 4% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,902 people to 1,982. It sits about 197 km from the Melbourne CBD in a straight line. Local government is Moira council, and the federal seat is Nicholls.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Numurkah · Katunga · Strathmerton · Kyabram · Tongala · Shepparton North.
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