Oxford vs Nebo
Nebo scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oxford (931) sits above Nebo (899).
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Oxford and Nebo side by side
| Measure | Oxford | Nebo |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 931 | 899 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 43 | 857 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 661 mm | 660 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.1°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
- Oxford edges out on average school ICSEA (931 vs 899). Oxford also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Oxford vs Nebo: common questions
Does Oxford or Nebo have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oxford scores 931 vs 899 in Nebo. 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, Oxford or Nebo?
Nebo scores 14/100 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.
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