Balhannah vs Oakbank
The verdict
Balhannah is more affordable, with a median house price of $918K versus $1.08M in Oakbank. Balhannah rates higher for liveability (27 vs 15). Oakbank rates higher for education (70 vs 65). Balhannah is closer to the coast (28.3 km vs 31.5 km).
Scores
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| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 35 |
| Transport | 26 | 24 |
| Education | 65 | 70 |
| Liveability | 27 | 15 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,756 | 865 |
| Median age | 44 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,851 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.2% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Balhannah Stable · Oakbank Stable
Property
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $918K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 57 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,050 | 809 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Balhannah · Oakbank
Transport
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 26 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 77 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.4 km | 20.6 km |
Liveability
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.3 km | 31.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.7 km | 24.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Balhannah | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,756 | 865 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,844 | 908 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,819 | 896 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Balhannah or Oakbank?
Balhannah is more affordable, with a median house price of $918K versus $1.08M.
Which has better public transport, Balhannah or Oakbank?
Balhannah has the higher transport score (Balhannah 26/100 vs Oakbank 24/100).
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