Gables vs Nelson (The Hills Shire)
The verdict
Gables is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $3.74M in Nelson (The Hills Shire). Gables rates higher for education (78 vs 55). Nelson (The Hills Shire) has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 107 min).
Scores
GablesNelson (The Hills Shire)
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 34 |
| Transport | 31 | 27 |
| Education | 78 | 55 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,339 | 460 |
| Median age | 32 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,219 | $2,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.1% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.1 |
Growth: Gables High Growth · Nelson (The Hills Shire) High Growth
Property
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $3.74M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 4 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 1,087 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,324 | 7,174 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gables · Nelson (The Hills Shire)
Transport
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.4 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.9 km | 36.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Gables | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,339 | 460 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,501 | 1,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,769 | 2,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 26.32% | 26.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gables or Nelson (The Hills Shire)?
Gables is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $3.74M.
Which has better public transport, Gables or Nelson (The Hills Shire)?
Gables has the higher transport score (Gables 31/100 vs Nelson (The Hills Shire) 27/100).
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