Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tambo Upper vs Nicholson.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nicholson (974) sits above Tambo Upper (958).

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

Nicholson edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 958).

Common questionsTambo Upper vs Nicholson

Common questions

Does Tambo Upper or Nicholson have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nicholson scores 974 vs 958 in Tambo Upper. 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

Tambo Upper
Metric
Nicholson

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$268/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
87.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
60
Bike score
40
325
Population
1,322
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
18
958
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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