North Rocks vs Oatlands
The verdict
North Rocks is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $2.68M in Oatlands. Oatlands rates higher for liveability (94 vs 84). Oatlands is closer to the coast (21.4 km vs 24.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Rocks rates higher (95 vs 90/100 in Oatlands).
Scores
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 77 |
| Transport | 62 | 58 |
| Education | 82 | 79 |
| Liveability | 84 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,136 | 5,833 |
| Median age | 40 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,354 | $2,292 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.7% | 55.3% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 58.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: North Rocks Stable · Oatlands High Growth
Property
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.91M | $2.68M |
| Median unit price | $669K | $1.07M |
| House price YoY | -2.4% | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $752 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 95 | 90 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 164 | 103 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 33 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 120 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,726 | 2,057 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,107 | 1,026 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Rocks · Oatlands
Transport
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 58 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 74 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.8 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 0 |
| Parks | 12 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.0 km | 21.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.8 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| North Rocks | Oatlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,136 | 5,833 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,454 | 6,125 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,817 | 8,282 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Rocks or Oatlands?
North Rocks has the higher residential safety score (North Rocks 95/100 vs Oatlands 90/100).
Which is more affordable, North Rocks or Oatlands?
North Rocks is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.91M versus $2.68M.
Which has better schools, North Rocks or Oatlands?
North Rocks has a higher average school ICSEA (North Rocks 1107 vs Oatlands 1026; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, North Rocks or Oatlands?
North Rocks has the higher transport score (North Rocks 62/100 vs Oatlands 58/100).
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