Glendenning vs Oakhurst
The verdict
Oakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.07M in Glendenning. Glendenning rates higher for education (59 vs 54). Glendenning is closer to the coast (36.4 km vs 37.6 km).
Scores
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 65 |
| Transport | 58 | 60 |
| Education | 59 | 54 |
| Liveability | 79 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,196 | 6,947 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,203 | $2,097 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 43.2% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 51.5% | 52.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Glendenning Stable · Oakhurst Stable
Property
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $840K |
| House price YoY | 8.1% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 58 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 250 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 443 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,042 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Glendenning · Oakhurst
Transport
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 98 | 103 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 36.4 km | 37.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 35.4 km | 37.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Glendenning | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,196 | 6,947 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,135 | 6,973 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,223 | 7,154 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.29% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Glendenning or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has the higher residential safety score (Glendenning 78/100 vs Oakhurst 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Glendenning or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.07M.
Which has better schools, Glendenning or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Glendenning 1035 vs Oakhurst 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Glendenning or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has the higher transport score (Glendenning 58/100 vs Oakhurst 60/100).
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