Nelson vs Maraylya.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $3,950,000 and $2,020,000.
Maraylya (median $2,020,000) is roughly 96% cheaper to buy into than Nelson ($3,950,000). Over the past year, Nelson (+1.3%) ran 9.5 percentage points ahead of Maraylya (-8.2%) on house-price growth.
Maraylya scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nelson (1073) sits above Maraylya (1033).
For buyers
Maraylya is the lower entry point at $2,020,000 median, 96% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Maraylya delivers the better gross yield (1.39% vs 0.71%), but Nelson has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Nelson edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1033).
Common questions
Is Nelson or Maraylya cheaper to buy in?
Maraylya has the lower median house price at $2,020,000, roughly 96% below Nelson ($3,950,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Nelson or Maraylya?
Over the past 12 months, Nelson grew +1.3% vs -8.2% in Maraylya, a gap of 9.5 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.
Does Nelson or Maraylya have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nelson scores 1073 vs 1033 in Maraylya. 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.
Which is more walkable, Nelson or Maraylya?
Maraylya scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 or Maraylya?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.39% in Maraylya vs 0.71% in Nelson. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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