Gowanbrae vs Oak Park
The verdict
Gowanbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.10M in Oak Park. Oak Park rates higher for transport (98 vs 80). Oak Park is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 14.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gowanbrae rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Oak Park).
Scores
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 89 |
| Transport | 80 | 98 |
| Education | 65 | 78 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,971 | 6,714 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,208 | $2,201 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.0% | 56.3% |
| Born in Australia | 73.3% | 62.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gowanbrae — · Oak Park —
Property
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $914K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $718K | $629K |
| House price YoY | 6.9% | -17.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 34 | 506 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 135 | 268 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 135 | 238 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,649 | 3,753 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,086 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gowanbrae · Oak Park
Transport
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.2 km | 400 m |
Liveability
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 5 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.9 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 11.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.3 km | 8.7 km |
Population & growth
| Gowanbrae | Oak Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,971 | 6,714 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,041 | 7,203 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 1.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gowanbrae or Oak Park?
Gowanbrae has the higher residential safety score (Gowanbrae 100/100 vs Oak Park 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Gowanbrae or Oak Park?
Gowanbrae is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.10M.
Which has better public transport, Gowanbrae or Oak Park?
Oak Park has the higher transport score (Gowanbrae 80/100 vs Oak Park 98/100).
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