Mount Nelson vs Taroona TAS
Two Tasmania suburbs, about 3.4 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Mount Nelson | Taroona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,749 | 3,121 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $320 | $420 |
| Owner-occupied | 70% | 81% |
| Family households | 69% | 72% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 9 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 68% | 65% |
| Population 2011 | 2,434 | 3,001 |
What stands out
Mount Nelson rents cheaper — $320 vs $420 a week at the census.
Taroona ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 10 vs 9).
Mount Nelson is the greener of the two (68% vs 65% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Mount Nelson +13%, Taroona +4%.
In short
The two sit about 3.4 km apart in a straight line, both in Tasmania.
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