Bolwarra Heights vs Oakhampton
The verdict
Bolwarra Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $3.13M in Oakhampton. Bolwarra Heights rates higher for transport (51 vs 46). Oakhampton rates higher for liveability (58 vs 31). Bolwarra Heights is closer to the coast (29.3 km vs 30.5 km).
Scores
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 51 |
| Transport | 51 | 46 |
| Education | 53 | 50 |
| Liveability | 31 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,436 | 165 |
| Median age | 36 | 68 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,546 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.0% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2 |
Growth: Bolwarra Heights High Growth · Oakhampton High Growth
Property
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $910K | $3.13M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -27.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 26 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 89 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 87 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 58 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 407 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,940 | 2,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolwarra Heights · Oakhampton
Transport
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.3 km | 30.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 136.0 km | 134.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.7 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bolwarra Heights | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,436 | 165 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,624 | 185 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,874 | 236 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 2.90% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bolwarra Heights or Oakhampton?
Bolwarra Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $910K versus $3.13M.
Which has better public transport, Bolwarra Heights or Oakhampton?
Bolwarra Heights has the higher transport score (Bolwarra Heights 51/100 vs Oakhampton 46/100).
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