NSW Property Intelligence
Nelson BayNSW 2315
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Nelson Bay is home to ~6,141 residents (median age 51), with 31% of households renting.
Rent in Nelson Bay
The median house rent in Nelson Bay is $730/week (215 new leases). Units have a median of $545/week (142 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2315, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $405/wk |
| 2 | $580/wk | $550/wk |
| 3 | $695/wk | $660/wk |
| 4+ | $830/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Nelson Bay fall in the intake zones of Tomaree High School, Shoal Bay Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Tomaree High School#1141 of 2159 in NSW
- Shoal Bay Public School#1220 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Nelson Bay has 6 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Karingal Preschool Nelson Bay, Goodstart Early Learning Nelson Bay, Our Place Play School.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Nelson Bay (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 71 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 15 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15 | Upward |
Development activity
145 development applications were lodged in Nelson Bay over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Nelson Bay — quick answers
What is the median rent in Nelson Bay?
Houses in Nelson Bay (postcode 2315) have a median asking rent of $730/week; units have a median of $545/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Nelson Bay?
Nelson Bay addresses can be zoned for Tomaree High School, Shoal Bay Public School. Tomaree High School ranks in roughly the top 53% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Nelson Bay?
Nelson Bay has 6 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Nelson Bay?
145 development applications were lodged in Nelson Bay in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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