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 Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 33 |
| Transport | 20 | 40 |
| Education | 47 | 39 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 713 | 326 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,384 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.3% | 28.9% |
| Born in Australia | 87.0% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3 |
Growth: Brandy Hill Moderate Growth · Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.43M | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 307 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 982 | 4,601 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Brandy Hill · Nelsons Plains
Transport
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.1 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.0 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 138.4 km | 136.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 11.8 km |
Population & growth
| Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 713 | 326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 739 | 338 |
| Projected 2041 | 852 | 390 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.90% | 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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