Catherine Field vs Oran Park
The verdict
Oran Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.20M in Catherine Field. Oran Park rates higher for education (60 vs 53). Catherine Field is closer to the coast (33.2 km vs 34.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oran Park rates higher (93 vs 63/100 in Catherine Field).
Scores
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 48 |
| Transport | 25 | 28 |
| Education | 53 | 60 |
| Liveability | 53 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,609 | 17,624 |
| Median age | 33 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,316 | $2,349 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 41.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.8% | 62.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Catherine Field High Growth · Oran Park High Growth
Property
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $755K | $788K |
| House price YoY | 33.5% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 45 |
Median price history
Safety
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 62 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 230 | 91 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 383 | 352 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,411 | 3,002 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,042 |
See the full school list on each profile: Catherine Field · Oran Park
Transport
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 25 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 117 | 122 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 6 | 30 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 15 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 18 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.2 km | 34.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 42.8 km | 44.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.3 km | 9.0 km |
Population & growth
| Catherine Field | Oran Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,609 | 17,624 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,364 | 25,461 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,343 | 31,869 |
| Annual growth rate | 13.72% | 9.63% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Catherine Field or Oran Park?
Oran Park has the higher residential safety score (Catherine Field 63/100 vs Oran Park 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Catherine Field or Oran Park?
Oran Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Catherine Field or Oran Park?
Oran Park has the higher transport score (Catherine Field 25/100 vs Oran Park 28/100).
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