Side by sideSuburb comparison

Nelson vs Tanja.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nelson (1018) sits above Tanja (1015).

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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1015).

Common questionsNelson vs Tanja

Common questions

Does Nelson or Tanja have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nelson scores 1018 vs 1015 in Tanja. 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
Metric
Tanja

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
84.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
16,936
Population
174
49
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
10
1018
Avg ICSEA
1015

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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