Gilles Plains vs Oakden
The verdict
Gilles Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $932K in Oakden. Gilles Plains rates higher for transport (56 vs 50). Oakden is closer to the coast (9.2 km vs 10.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakden rates higher (60 vs 37/100 in Gilles Plains).
Scores
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 66 |
| Transport | 56 | 50 |
| Education | 68 | 69 |
| Liveability | 77 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,101 | 3,583 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,446 | $1,462 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.6% | 47.3% |
| Born in Australia | 53.2% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Gilles Plains — · Oakden —
Property
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $868K | $932K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.0% | 28.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 463 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 317 | 279 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,803 | 4,382 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gilles Plains · Oakden
Transport
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.7 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.3 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 10.2 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Gilles Plains | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,101 | 3,583 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,240 | 3,845 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Oakden has the higher residential safety score (Gilles Plains 37/100 vs Oakden 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Gilles Plains is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $932K.
Which has better schools, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Oakden has a higher average school ICSEA (Gilles Plains 957 vs Oakden 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Gilles Plains has the higher transport score (Gilles Plains 56/100 vs Oakden 50/100).
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