Cromer vs Oxford Falls
The verdict
Cromer is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $4.26M in Oxford Falls. Cromer rates higher for transport (45 vs 30). Cromer is closer to the coast (2.9 km vs 5.1 km).
Scores
CromerOxford Falls
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 56 |
| Transport | 45 | 30 |
| Education | 76 | 70 |
| Liveability | 70 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,030 | 265 |
| Median age | 41 | 73 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,483 | $961 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.0% | 33.3% |
| Born in Australia | 72.2% | 72.8% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Cromer Stable · Oxford Falls Stable
Property
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | $4.26M |
| Median unit price | $899K | $1.30M |
| House price YoY | 5.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 37 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 62 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 174 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,366 | 3,019 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,067 | 1,136 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cromer · Oxford Falls
Transport
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 30 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 60 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 60 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.4 km | 8.5 km |
Liveability
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 423 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.9 km | 5.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.9 km | 16.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 5.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Cromer | Oxford Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,030 | 265 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,377 | 274 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,071 | 286 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cromer or Oxford Falls?
Cromer is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $4.26M.
Which has better schools, Cromer or Oxford Falls?
Oxford Falls has a higher average school ICSEA (Cromer 1067 vs Oxford Falls 1136; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cromer or Oxford Falls?
Cromer has the higher transport score (Cromer 45/100 vs Oxford Falls 30/100).
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