Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nelson Bay vs Redpa.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Nelson Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nelson Bay (954) sits above Redpa (899).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Nelson Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 899).

Common questionsNelson Bay vs Redpa

Common questions

Does Nelson Bay or Redpa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nelson Bay scores 954 vs 899 in Redpa. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Nelson Bay
Metric
Redpa

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$187/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
69.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
6,731
Population
106
40
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
6
954
Avg ICSEA
899

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).