Nelsons Plains vs Raymond Terrace
The verdict
Raymond Terrace is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.32M in Nelsons Plains. Nelsons Plains rates higher for education (39 vs 26). Raymond Terrace rates higher for liveability (66 vs 22). Raymond Terrace is closer to the coast (13.6 km vs 18.6 km).
Scores
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 57 |
| Transport | 40 | 75 |
| Education | 39 | 26 |
| Liveability | 22 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 326 | 13,453 |
| Median age | 48 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,250 | $1,297 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.9% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Nelsons Plains Moderate Growth · Raymond Terrace Moderate Growth
Property
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $705K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $505K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 307 | 342 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 307 | 342 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 307 | 1,197 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,601 | 14,398 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 917 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nelsons Plains · Raymond Terrace
Transport
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 40 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 120 |
| 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 | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 21 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.6 km | 13.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 136.6 km | 134.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.8 km | 15.1 km |
Population & growth
| Nelsons Plains | Raymond Terrace | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 326 | 13,453 |
| Estimated 2025 | 338 | 14,054 |
| Projected 2041 | 390 | 15,578 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 1.10% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Nelsons Plains or Raymond Terrace?
Raymond Terrace is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Nelsons Plains or Raymond Terrace?
Raymond Terrace has the higher transport score (Nelsons Plains 40/100 vs Raymond Terrace 75/100).
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