Heatherbrae vs Nelsons Plains
The verdict
Nelsons Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.46M in Heatherbrae. Heatherbrae rates higher for liveability (35 vs 22). Nelsons Plains rates higher for education (39 vs 23). Heatherbrae is closer to the coast (12.1 km vs 18.6 km).
Scores
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 33 |
| Transport | 49 | 40 |
| Education | 23 | 39 |
| Liveability | 35 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 654 | 326 |
| Median age | 47 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,066 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 13.4% | 28.9% |
| Born in Australia | 72.5% | 86.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 3 |
Growth: Heatherbrae Moderate Growth · Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth
Property
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.46M | $1.32M |
| Median unit price | $590K | 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) | 14 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 9 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 459 | 307 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 765 | 307 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,682 | 307 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 23,089 | 4,601 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Heatherbrae · Nelsons Plains
Transport
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 13 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.9 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Heatherbrae | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 130.2 km | 136.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.3 km | 11.8 km |
Population & growth
| Heatherbrae | Nelsons Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 654 | 326 |
| Estimated 2025 | 683 | 338 |
| Projected 2041 | 757 | 390 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.09% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Heatherbrae or Nelsons Plains?
Nelsons Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.32M versus $1.46M.
Which has better public transport, Heatherbrae or Nelsons Plains?
Heatherbrae has the higher transport score (Heatherbrae 49/100 vs Nelsons Plains 40/100).
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