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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 PlainsOsterley
Overall3325
Transport4021
Education3932
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Population326132
Median age4847
Median household income (wk)$2,250$2,562
Bachelor degree or higher28.9%17.7%
Born in Australia86.8%92.4%
Avg household size33.2

Growth: Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth · Osterley Moderate Growth

Property

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Median house price$1.32M$1.30M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)29Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k3070
Motor vehicle theft /100k3070
Domestic assault /100k3070
Total incidents /100k (all)4,601758

Total incidents over time

Schools

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available885

See the full school list on each profile: Nelsons Plains · Osterley

Transport

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Transport score4021
Train stations00
Bus stops22
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.8 km6.3 km

Liveability

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming pools21
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)18.6 km20.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)136.6 km135.8 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)11.8 km9.6 km

Population & growth

Nelsons PlainsOsterley
Population (2021)326132
Estimated 2025338137
Projected 2041390158
Annual growth rate0.91%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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Data sources

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