Hillcrest vs Oakden
The verdict
Oakden is more affordable, with a median house price of $932K versus $948K in Hillcrest. Hillcrest rates higher for education (75 vs 69). Hillcrest has a shorter estimated CBD commute (37 vs 40 min). On the separate residential safety score, Oakden rates higher (60 vs 43/100 in Hillcrest).
Scores
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 66 |
| Transport | 50 | 50 |
| Education | 75 | 69 |
| Liveability | 81 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,659 | 3,583 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,599 | $1,462 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 47.3% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hillcrest Moderate Growth · Oakden —
Property
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $948K | $932K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.8% | 28.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 383 | 251 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 328 | 279 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,434 | 4,382 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,087 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillcrest · Oakden
Transport
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 50 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 37 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Hillcrest | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 9.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.3 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.7 km | 7.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hillcrest | Oakden | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,659 | 3,583 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,836 | 3,845 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,431 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Oakden has the higher residential safety score (Hillcrest 43/100 vs Oakden 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Oakden is more affordable, with a median house price of $932K versus $948K.
Which has better schools, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Hillcrest has a higher average school ICSEA (Hillcrest 1087 vs Oakden 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Hillcrest and Oakden have similar transport scores.
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