Tanja vs Nelson.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $708,000 and $2,450,000.
Tanja (median $708,000) is roughly 71% cheaper to buy into than Nelson ($2,450,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nelson (1018) sits above Tanja (1015).
For buyers
Tanja is the lower entry point at $708,000 median, 71% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tanja offers the higher gross rental yield (2.20% vs 0.64%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Nelson edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1015).
Common questions
Is Tanja or Nelson cheaper to buy in?
Tanja has the lower median house price at $708,000, roughly 71% below Nelson ($2,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Tanja or Nelson 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Tanja or Nelson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.20% in Tanja vs 0.64% 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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