Mount Nelson vs Lower Sandy Bay
Lower Sandy Bay scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Nelson (1107) sits above Lower Sandy Bay (1101).
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Mount Nelson and Lower Sandy Bay side by side
| Measure | Mount Nelson | Lower Sandy Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $357/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1107 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 2,749 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 554 mm | 554 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.5°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
- Mount Nelson edges out on average school ICSEA (1107 vs 1101).
Mount Nelson vs Lower Sandy Bay: common questions
Does Mount Nelson or Lower Sandy Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Nelson scores 1107 vs 1101 in Lower Sandy Bay. 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.
Which is more walkable, Mount Nelson or Lower Sandy Bay?
Lower Sandy Bay scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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