Mount Nelson vs Sandy Bay
The verdict
Sandy Bay rates higher for transport (58 vs 51). Sandy Bay is closer to the coast (580 m vs 2.1 km).
Scores
Mount NelsonSandy Bay
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 79 |
| Transport | 51 | 58 |
| Education | 82 | 80 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,749 | 12,315 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,687 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 65.5% | 70.3% |
| Born in Australia | 70.0% | 60.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Mount Nelson Stable · Sandy Bay Stable
Property
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Data not available
Schools
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,128 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Nelson · Sandy Bay
Transport
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 36 | 83 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 25 | 23 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 21.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 40 |
| Parks | 2 | 87 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 146 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 9 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.1 km | 580 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.2 km | 590 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.4 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Nelson | Sandy Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,749 | 12,315 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,823 | 12,341 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,926 | 13,110 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.67% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Mount Nelson or Sandy Bay?
Sandy Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Nelson 1083 vs Sandy Bay 1128; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Nelson or Sandy Bay?
Sandy Bay has the higher transport score (Mount Nelson 51/100 vs Sandy Bay 58/100).
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