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Nelson vs Tathra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tathra (1048) sits above Nelson (1018).

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Nelson and Tathra side by side

MeasureNelsonTathra
Price and market
Median house–$970,000
Median unit–$225,360
House price change, 12 months–+2.1%
Renting
House rent$550/wk$550/wk
Unit rent$420/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied–70.0%
Renter occupied–26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby92
Average ICSEA10181048
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–1,527
Median age–56
Climate
Annual rainfall810 mm789 mm
Mean max, January25.3°C25.2°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
Tathra edges out on average school ICSEA (1048 vs 1018).

Nelson vs Tathra: common questions

Does Nelson or Tathra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tathra scores 1048 vs 1018 in Nelson. 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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