Bolwarra vs Oakhampton
The verdict
Bolwarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $946K versus $3.13M in Oakhampton. Bolwarra rates higher for education (55 vs 50). Oakhampton rates higher for liveability (58 vs 50). Bolwarra is closer to the coast (28.6 km vs 30.5 km).
Scores
BolwarraOakhampton
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 51 |
| Transport | 45 | 46 |
| Education | 55 | 50 |
| Liveability | 50 | 58 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,350 | 165 |
| Median age | 41 | 68 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,217 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.1% | 32.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.4% | 89.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2 |
Growth: Bolwarra High Growth · Oakhampton High Growth
Property
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $946K | $3.13M |
| Median unit price | $555K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -0.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 148 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 296 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,704 | 2,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bolwarra · Oakhampton
Transport
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 2.8 km |
Liveability
| Bolwarra | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.6 km | 30.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 133.6 km | 134.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.1 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Bolwarra | Oakhampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,350 | 165 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,424 | 185 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,915 | 236 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.34% | 2.90% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bolwarra or Oakhampton?
Bolwarra is more affordable, with a median house price of $946K versus $3.13M.
Which has better public transport, Bolwarra or Oakhampton?
Oakhampton has the higher transport score (Bolwarra 45/100 vs Oakhampton 46/100).
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