Lenswood vs Oakbank
The verdict
Lenswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $1.08M in Oakbank. Oakbank rates higher for education (70 vs 63). Lenswood is closer to the coast (27.4 km vs 31.5 km).
Scores
LenswoodOakbank
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 35 |
| Transport | 27 | 24 |
| Education | 63 | 70 |
| Liveability | 8 | 15 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 534 | 865 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,968 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Lenswood Stable · Oakbank Stable
Property
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $827K | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 25 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 187 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 936 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,435 | 809 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Lenswood · Oakbank
Transport
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 27 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.2 km | 20.6 km |
Liveability
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 27.4 km | 31.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.3 km | 24.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.1 km | 11.4 km |
Population & growth
| Lenswood | Oakbank | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 534 | 865 |
| Estimated 2025 | 561 | 908 |
| Projected 2041 | 553 | 896 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.24% | 1.22% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Lenswood or Oakbank?
Lenswood is more affordable, with a median house price of $827K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Lenswood or Oakbank?
Lenswood has a higher average school ICSEA (Lenswood 1044 vs Oakbank 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lenswood or Oakbank?
Lenswood has the higher transport score (Lenswood 27/100 vs Oakbank 24/100).
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