Oakbank vs Woodside
The verdict
Woodside is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $1.08M in Oakbank. Oakbank rates higher for education (70 vs 56). Woodside rates higher for liveability (33 vs 15). Oakbank is closer to the coast (31.5 km vs 35.5 km).
Scores
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 35 |
| Transport | 24 | 19 |
| Education | 70 | 56 |
| Liveability | 15 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 865 | 2,701 |
| Median age | 48 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,024 | $1,483 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.1% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Oakbank Stable · Woodside Stable
Property
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $871K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $625 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 37 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 809 | 1,851 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 990 | 1,033 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakbank · Woodside
Transport
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 96 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 20.6 km | 25.4 km |
Liveability
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 31.5 km | 35.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.1 km | 28.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 14.7 km |
Population & growth
| Oakbank | Woodside | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 865 | 2,701 |
| Estimated 2025 | 908 | 2,836 |
| Projected 2041 | 896 | 2,797 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.22% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Oakbank or Woodside?
Woodside is more affordable, with a median house price of $871K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Oakbank or Woodside?
Woodside has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakbank 990 vs Woodside 1033; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oakbank or Woodside?
Oakbank has the higher transport score (Oakbank 24/100 vs Woodside 19/100).
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