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Brandy Hill vs Nelsons Plains

The verdict

Nelsons Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.43M in Brandy Hill. Brandy Hill rates higher for education (47 vs 39). Nelsons Plains rates higher for transport (40 vs 20). Nelsons Plains is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 23.0 km).

Scores

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Overall2933
Transport2040
Education4739
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Population713326
Median age4848
Median household income (wk)$2,384$2,250
Bachelor degree or higher32.3%28.9%
Born in Australia87.0%86.8%
Avg household size33

Growth: Brandy Hill Moderate Growth · Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth

Property

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Median house price$1.43M$1.32M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)4829

Median price history

Safety

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k0307
Motor vehicle theft /100k0307
Domestic assault /100k0307
Total incidents /100k (all)9824,601

Total incidents over time

Schools

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Brandy Hill · Nelsons Plains

Transport

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Transport score2040
Train stations00
Bus stops42
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.1 km4.8 km

Liveability

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)23.0 km18.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)138.4 km136.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.6 km11.8 km

Population & growth

Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Population (2021)713326
Estimated 2025739338
Projected 2041852390
Annual growth rate0.90%0.91%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Brandy Hill or Nelsons Plains?

Nelsons Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.43M.

Which has better public transport, Brandy Hill or Nelsons Plains?

Nelsons Plains has the higher transport score (Brandy Hill 20/100 vs Nelsons Plains 40/100).

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Data sources

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