Hebersham vs Oakhurst
The verdict
Hebersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $923K versus $1.04M in Oakhurst. Hebersham rates higher for liveability (85 vs 80). Oakhurst rates higher for education (54 vs 42). Oakhurst is closer to the coast (37.6 km vs 38.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakhurst rates higher (80 vs 34/100 in Hebersham).
Scores
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 65 |
| Transport | 64 | 60 |
| Education | 42 | 54 |
| Liveability | 85 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,643 | 6,947 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,335 | $2,097 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 37.9% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 52.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.3 |
Growth: Hebersham Stable · Oakhurst Stable
Property
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $923K | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $681K | $840K |
| House price YoY | 15.5% | 12.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 51 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 34 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 301 | 115 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 89 | 158 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,382 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,521 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 868 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hebersham · Oakhurst
Transport
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 105 | 103 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 3.7 km |
Liveability
| Hebersham | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.8 km | 37.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.1 km | 37.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hebersham | Oakhurst | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,643 | 6,947 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,715 | 6,973 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,882 | 7,154 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hebersham or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has the higher residential safety score (Hebersham 34/100 vs Oakhurst 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Hebersham or Oakhurst?
Hebersham is more affordable, with a median house price of $923K versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Hebersham or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Hebersham 868 vs Oakhurst 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hebersham or Oakhurst?
Hebersham has the higher transport score (Hebersham 64/100 vs Oakhurst 60/100).
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