If you're buying, renting, or investing in Nerrina, VIC 3350, it is critical to decide if it is suitable for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Nerrina house prices, demographics & market trends to help you make informed decisions about your future property purchase.
If you are making a move to Nerrina, keep reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Nerrina is a suburb in Ballarat just on the city's outskirts (around four kilometres away). Neighbouring Nerrina are the suburbs of Invermay, Glen Park, and Brownhill. Based on the 2016 census, the suburb has a population of 962.
Living in Nerrina Locals describe Nerrina to have a "country life vibe", with the convenience of easy access to the city. As the suburb has a small population, most locals know each other, and kids can safely bike on the streets. The Yarowee Creek trail is a favourite of locals for walking and biking.
There are only a few facilities within the suburb, including the Little Bendigo Primary School and The Nerrina, which is a pub where most locals meet. Plenty of major facilities are found in the nearby city of Ballarat.
History of Nerrina The suburb was originally known as Nerrena, after the Nerrena Creek. When the Little Bendigo post office opened in the area in June of 1862, it was renamed Nerrina. The said post office closed in 1971. A Catholic school opened in the area in 1857, which had 29 enrollees in its first year.
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