Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Nelsons Plains
29.7/100
Brandy Hill vs Nelsons Plains, NSW suburb comparison
Brandy Hill for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brandy HillNelsons Plains
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
Nelsons Plains
107.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
Nelsons Plains
2
Population
Brandy Hill
713
Nelsons Plains
326
Metric leadBrandy Hill 6Nelsons Plains 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBrandy Hill
- Best for investmentBrandy Hill
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brandy Hill | Nelsons Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 29.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 107.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 4 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 713 | 326 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Brandy Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Nelsons Plains is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Brandy Hill tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Nelsons Plains stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, investors are more likely to prefer Brandy Hill, while Nelsons Plains remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.