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Nattai vs Oakdale

The verdict

Nattai is more affordable, with a median house price of $872K versus $1.10M in Oakdale. Oakdale rates higher for transport (18 vs 7). Oakdale is closer to the coast (46.8 km vs 52.7 km).

Scores

NattaiOakdale
NattaiOakdale
Overall1927
Transport718
Education3537
Liveability1627

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

Demographics

NattaiOakdale
Population772,028
Median age4236
Median household income (wk)$1,149$2,083
Bachelor degree or higher16.7%18.5%
Born in Australia85.7%81.9%
Avg household size2.33

Growth: Nattai Moderate Growth · Oakdale Moderate Growth

Property

NattaiOakdale
Median house price$872K$1.10M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$750$750
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available38

Median price history

Safety

NattaiOakdale
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k049
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,29999
Domestic assault /100k1,299197
Total incidents /100k (all)5,1951,775

Total incidents over time

Schools

NattaiOakdale
Total schools02
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available976

See the full school list on each profile: Nattai · Oakdale

Transport

NattaiOakdale
Transport score718
Train stations00
Bus stops128
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)232217
Nearest train station (km)19.9 km14.9 km

Liveability

NattaiOakdale
Summer max temp29.5°C29.5°C
Winter max temp17.3°C17.3°C
Annual rainfall (mm)780780
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants02
Parks01
Playgrounds12
Swimming pools22
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)52.7 km46.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)73.2 km68.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)22.8 km17.3 km

Population & growth

NattaiOakdale
Population (2021)772,028
Estimated 2025822,150
Projected 2041852,241
Annual growth rate1.59%1.47%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Nattai or Oakdale?

Nattai is more affordable, with a median house price of $872K versus $1.10M.

Which has better public transport, Nattai or Oakdale?

Oakdale has the higher transport score (Nattai 7/100 vs Oakdale 18/100).

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Data sources

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