Corlette vs Nelson Bay
The verdict
Nelson Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.20M in Corlette. Corlette rates higher for transport (45 vs 28). Nelson Bay rates higher for liveability (65 vs 60). Corlette is closer to the coast (780 m vs 1.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Corlette rates higher (92 vs 43/100 in Nelson Bay).
Scores
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 47 |
| Transport | 45 | 28 |
| Education | 48 | 47 |
| Liveability | 60 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,699 | 6,141 |
| Median age | 52 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,566 | $1,305 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.0% | 28.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.8% | 76.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Corlette Moderate Growth · Nelson Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $799K | $680K |
| House price YoY | 19.3% | -7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 92 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 105 | 309 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 261 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 351 | 619 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,351 | 10,829 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,045 |
See the full school list on each profile: Corlette · Nelson Bay
Transport
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 44 | 64 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 24.2 km | 26.9 km |
Liveability
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 19 |
| Parks | 16 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 780 m | 1.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.1 km | 153.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 1.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.2 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Corlette | Nelson Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,699 | 6,141 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,760 | 6,207 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,562 | 7,071 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Corlette or Nelson Bay?
Corlette has the higher residential safety score (Corlette 92/100 vs Nelson Bay 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Corlette or Nelson Bay?
Nelson Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Corlette or Nelson Bay?
Corlette has the higher transport score (Corlette 45/100 vs Nelson Bay 28/100).
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