Nectar Brook vs Melrose
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melrose (988) sits above Nectar Brook (878). Nectar Brook skews owner-occupied (167%), Melrose runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Nectar Brook and Melrose side by side
| Measure | Nectar Brook | Melrose |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $360/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 167.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 878 | 988 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 10 |
| Population | 17 | 342 |
| Median age | 50 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 425 mm | 474 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.1°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
- Melrose edges out on average school ICSEA (988 vs 878). Nectar Brook also has a higher family-household share (133% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nectar Brook vs Melrose: common questions
Does Nectar Brook or Melrose have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melrose scores 988 vs 878 in Nectar Brook. 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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