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Maitland Vale vs Oakhampton

The verdict

Maitland Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $3.13M in Oakhampton. Oakhampton rates higher for liveability (58 vs 24). Oakhampton is closer to the coast (30.5 km vs 32.8 km).

Scores

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Maitland ValeOakhampton
Overall4151
Transport4846
Education5250
Liveability2458

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Population281165
Median age3168
Median household income (wk)$3,050$1,125
Bachelor degree or higher36.7%32.9%
Born in Australia85.8%89.1%
Avg household size3.22

Growth: Maitland Vale High Growth · Oakhampton High Growth

Property

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Median house price$1.39M$3.13M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$620$620
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)3562,424

Total incidents over time

Schools

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Maitland Vale · Oakhampton

Transport

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Transport score4846
Train stations00
Bus stops30
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)2.9 km2.8 km

Liveability

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)32.8 km30.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)137.1 km134.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)10.6 km7.7 km

Population & growth

Maitland ValeOakhampton
Population (2021)281165
Estimated 2025296185
Projected 2041399236
Annual growth rate1.31%2.90%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Maitland Vale or Oakhampton?

Maitland Vale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.39M versus $3.13M.

Which has better public transport, Maitland Vale or Oakhampton?

Maitland Vale has the higher transport score (Maitland Vale 48/100 vs Oakhampton 46/100).

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Data sources

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