Nelly Bay vs West Point
Nelly Bay scores higher on walkability (40/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Point (958) sits above Nelly Bay (956).
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Nelly Bay and West Point side by side
| Measure | Nelly Bay | West Point |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 40 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 1,213 | 32 |
| Median age | 56 | 64 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1304 mm | 1289 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.7°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
- West Point edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 956).
Nelly Bay vs West Point: common questions
Does Nelly Bay or West Point have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Point scores 958 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 West Point?
Nelly Bay scores 40/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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