Mount Hunter vs The Oaks
The verdict
The Oaks is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.88M in Mount Hunter. The Oaks rates higher for liveability (35 vs 22). Mount Hunter is closer to the coast (37.2 km vs 41.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mount Hunter rates higher (99 vs 94/100 in The Oaks).
Scores
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 32 |
| Transport | 18 | 20 |
| Education | 46 | 43 |
| Liveability | 22 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 749 | 2,982 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,200 | $2,265 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.7% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 83.6% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Mount Hunter Moderate Growth · The Oaks Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $1.26M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $769K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -27.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 99 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 134 | 201 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,003 | 2,716 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Hunter · The Oaks
Transport
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 204 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.9 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.2 km | 41.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 60.3 km | 64.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.5 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Hunter | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 749 | 2,982 |
| Estimated 2025 | 794 | 3,162 |
| Projected 2041 | 828 | 3,295 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Hunter or The Oaks?
Mount Hunter has the higher residential safety score (Mount Hunter 99/100 vs The Oaks 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Hunter or The Oaks?
The Oaks is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.26M versus $1.88M.
Which has better schools, Mount Hunter or The Oaks?
Mount Hunter has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Hunter 1010 vs The Oaks 983; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Hunter or The Oaks?
The Oaks has the higher transport score (Mount Hunter 18/100 vs The Oaks 20/100).
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