Nelson vs Tanja
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nelson (1018) sits above Tanja (1015).
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Nelson and Tanja side by side
| Measure | Nelson | Tanja |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 174 |
| Median age | – | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 810 mm | 862 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.4°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
- Nelson edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1015).
Nelson 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.
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