Suburb comparison
Eleebana vs Nords Wharf: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Nords Wharf has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
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Lake Macquarie
Eleebana
2282
Lake Macquarie
Nords Wharf
2281
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Eleebana | Nords Wharf |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Eleebana leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | B-(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 45.3%▲ | 79.3% |
FAMILYFamily Eleebana leads on 2 of 3 | ||
| Sub-grade | B-▲(0) | C+(0) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10▲ | 7/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 4 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance | ||
| Sub-grade | insufficient | insufficient |
| Median house price | — | — |
| Median unit price | — | — |
| Median weekly rent | $680/wk | $675/wk |
| Annual price growth | — | — |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Eleebana leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C-▲(0) | D(-1) |
| Walkability percentile | 24▲ | 7 |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Eleebana if...
- Eleebana leads on Safety, Family, Lifestyle
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Choose Nords Wharf if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
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Common questions
- Is Eleebana or Nords Wharf more expensive?
- Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
- Which is better for renters — Eleebana or Nords Wharf?
- Median weekly rent is $680/wk in Eleebana and $675/wk in Nords Wharf, making Nords Wharf the more affordable rental market.
- Is Eleebana or Nords Wharf at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Eleebana vs Nords Wharf?
- Eleebana has 4 schools in the postcode, and Nords Wharf has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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