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Mount Nelson vs Sandy Bay

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Nelson (1107) sits above Sandy Bay (1106).

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Mount Nelson and Sandy Bay side by side

MeasureMount NelsonSandy Bay
Price and market
Median house–$1,267,500
Median unit–$720,000
Renting
House rent$330/wk$420/wk
Unit rent$320/wk$418/wk
Owner occupied71.0%62.0%
Renter occupied28.0%34.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11071106
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population2,74912,315
Median age4039
Climate
Annual rainfall554 mm554 mm
Mean max, January22.5°C22.5°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 1106).

Mount Nelson vs Sandy Bay: common questions

Does Mount Nelson or Sandy Bay have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Nelson scores 1107 vs 1106 in 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.

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