Maraylya vs Nelson (The Hills Shire)
The verdict
Maraylya is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $3.74M in Nelson (The Hills Shire). Nelson (The Hills Shire) rates higher for liveability (22 vs 16). Maraylya is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 25.4 km).
Scores
MaraylyaNelson (The Hills Shire)
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 34 |
| Transport | 24 | 27 |
| Education | 51 | 55 |
| Liveability | 16 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,281 | 460 |
| Median age | 41 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,607 | $2,399 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.2% | 84.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Maraylya High Growth · Nelson (The Hills Shire) High Growth
Property
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.94M | $3.74M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 4 |
Median price history
Safety
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 156 | 1,087 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,264 | 7,174 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maraylya · Nelson (The Hills Shire)
Transport
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 112 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.2 km | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Maraylya | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 25.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.1 km | 36.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| Maraylya | Nelson (The Hills Shire) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,281 | 460 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,408 | 1,171 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,887 | 2,999 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 26.31% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Maraylya or Nelson (The Hills Shire)?
Maraylya is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.94M versus $3.74M.
Which has better public transport, Maraylya or Nelson (The Hills Shire)?
Nelson (The Hills Shire) has the higher transport score (Maraylya 24/100 vs Nelson (The Hills Shire) 27/100).
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