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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 HunterThe Oaks
Mount HunterThe Oaks
Overall2832
Transport1820
Education4643
Liveability2235

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

Demographics

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Population7492,982
Median age3937
Median household income (wk)$2,200$2,265
Bachelor degree or higher24.7%24.6%
Born in Australia83.6%85.5%
Avg household size3.23.1

Growth: Mount Hunter Moderate Growth · The Oaks Moderate Growth

Property

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Median house price$1.88M$1.26M
Median unit priceData not available$769K
House price YoYData not available-27.1%
Median rent — house (wk)$750$750
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.9%
Days on market (house)4933

Median price history

Safety

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Residential safety score9994
Break & enter dwelling /100k0134
Motor vehicle theft /100k0134
Domestic assault /100k134201
Total incidents /100k (all)2,0032,716

Total incidents over time

Schools

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,010983

See the full school list on each profile: Mount Hunter · The Oaks

Transport

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Transport score1820
Train stations00
Bus stops921
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)193204
Nearest train station (km)8.9 km11.1 km

Liveability

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants03
Parks16
Playgrounds53
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)37.2 km41.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)60.3 km64.0 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.5 km12.3 km

Population & growth

Mount HunterThe Oaks
Population (2021)7492,982
Estimated 20257943,162
Projected 20418283,295
Annual growth rate1.47%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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Data sources

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