Nelson Bay vs One Mile
The verdict
Nelson Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.86M in One Mile. Nelson Bay rates higher for liveability (65 vs 37). One Mile is closer to the coast (820 m vs 1.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, One Mile rates higher (59 vs 43/100 in Nelson Bay).
Scores
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 36 |
| Transport | 28 | 25 |
| Education | 47 | 47 |
| Liveability | 65 | 37 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,141 | 501 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,305 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 26.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 73.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Nelson Bay Moderate Growth · One Mile Stable
Property
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.09M | $1.86M |
| Median unit price | $680K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 309 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 261 | 200 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 619 | 1,198 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,829 | 5,190 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,045 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Nelson Bay · One Mile
Transport
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 64 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 26.9 km | 27.1 km |
Liveability
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 1 |
| Parks | 20 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 10 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.8 km | 820 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.3 km | 149.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.8 km | 980 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Nelson Bay | One Mile | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,141 | 501 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,207 | 537 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,071 | 543 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.27% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nelson Bay or One Mile?
One Mile has the higher residential safety score (Nelson Bay 43/100 vs One Mile 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Nelson Bay or One Mile?
Nelson Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.09M versus $1.86M.
Which has better public transport, Nelson Bay or One Mile?
Nelson Bay has the higher transport score (Nelson Bay 28/100 vs One Mile 25/100).
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