Eagleton vs Nelsons Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eagleton (940) sits above Nelsons Plains (937).
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Eagleton and Nelsons Plains side by side
| Measure | Eagleton | Nelsons Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,350,000 |
| Median unit | – | $246,960 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 205 | 326 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1060 mm | 978 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Eagleton edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 937). Nelsons Plains also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Eagleton vs Nelsons Plains: common questions
Does Eagleton or Nelsons Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eagleton scores 940 vs 937 in Nelsons Plains. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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