Nelson Bay vs Corlette
Nelson Bay (median $1,150,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Corlette ($1,200,000). Over the past year, Nelson Bay (+9%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Corlette (+8.8%) on house-price growth.
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Nelson Bay and Corlette side by side
| Measure | Nelson Bay | Corlette |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $1,200,000 |
| Median unit | $298,800 | $298,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.0% | +8.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $720/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 6 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 40 |
| Population | 6,141 | 5,699 |
| Median age | 51 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1327 mm | 1283 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.7°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
Nelson Bay scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Corlette skews owner-occupied (78%), Nelson Bay runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Nelson Bay is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Nelson Bay carries both higher gross yield (3.26% vs 3.12%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Corlette has a heavier family-household mix (78% vs 65%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Nelson Bay vs Corlette: common questions
Is Nelson Bay or Corlette cheaper to buy in?
Nelson Bay has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 4% below Corlette ($1,200,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Nelson Bay or Corlette?
Over the past 12 months, Nelson Bay grew +9% vs +8.8% in Corlette, a gap of 0.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Nelson Bay or Corlette?
Nelson Bay scores 34/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Nelson Bay or Corlette?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.26% in Nelson Bay vs 3.12% in Corlette. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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