Nelsons Plains vs Osterley
The verdict
Osterley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.32M in Nelsons Plains. Nelsons Plains rates higher for transport (40 vs 21). Nelsons Plains is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 20.1 km).
Scores
Nelsons PlainsOsterley
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 25 |
| Transport | 40 | 21 |
| Education | 39 | 32 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 326 | 132 |
| Median age | 48 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $2,562 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 92.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth · Osterley Moderate Growth
Property
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | 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) | 29 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 307 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 307 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,601 | 758 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 885 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nelsons Plains · Osterley
Transport
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 6.3 km |
Liveability
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 20.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 136.6 km | 135.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.8 km | 9.6 km |
Population & growth
| Nelsons Plains | Osterley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 326 | 132 |
| Estimated 2025 | 338 | 137 |
| Projected 2041 | 390 | 158 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 0.93% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Nelsons Plains or Osterley?
Osterley is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.30M versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Nelsons Plains or Osterley?
Nelsons Plains has the higher transport score (Nelsons Plains 40/100 vs Osterley 21/100).
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