Mount Warrigal vs Oak Flats
The verdict
Mount Warrigal is more affordable, with a median house price of $953K versus $979K in Oak Flats. Mount Warrigal rates higher for liveability (78 vs 73). Oak Flats rates higher for transport (91 vs 60). Mount Warrigal is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 4.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oak Flats rates higher (76 vs 44/100 in Mount Warrigal).
Scores
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 69 |
| Transport | 60 | 91 |
| Education | 36 | 37 |
| Liveability | 78 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,880 | 6,840 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,365 | $1,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.9% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Mount Warrigal Stable · Oak Flats Moderate Growth
Property
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $953K | $979K |
| Median unit price | $790K | $823K |
| House price YoY | 11.7% | 26.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 389 | 175 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 246 | 132 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 278 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,021 | 4,664 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 885 | 978 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Warrigal · Oak Flats
Transport
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 54 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 215 | 147 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 9 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 12 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 4.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 82.3 km | 84.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 4.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Warrigal | Oak Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,880 | 6,840 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,934 | 7,123 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,265 | 8,839 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.28% | 1.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Warrigal or Oak Flats?
Oak Flats has the higher residential safety score (Mount Warrigal 44/100 vs Oak Flats 76/100).
Which is more affordable, Mount Warrigal or Oak Flats?
Mount Warrigal is more affordable, with a median house price of $953K versus $979K.
Which has better schools, Mount Warrigal or Oak Flats?
Oak Flats has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Warrigal 885 vs Oak Flats 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Warrigal or Oak Flats?
Oak Flats has the higher transport score (Mount Warrigal 60/100 vs Oak Flats 91/100).
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