Nelly Bay vs Arcadia
Nelly Bay scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arcadia (961) sits above Nelly Bay (956).
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Nelly Bay and Arcadia side by side
| Measure | Nelly Bay | Arcadia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,213 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1304 mm | 1304 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°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
- Arcadia edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 956).
Nelly Bay vs Arcadia: common questions
Does Nelly Bay or Arcadia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arcadia scores 961 vs 956 in Nelly 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, Nelly Bay or Arcadia?
Nelly Bay scores 40/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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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