Oakdale vs The Oaks
The verdict
Oakdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.50M in The Oaks. The Oaks rates higher for liveability (35 vs 27). The Oaks is closer to the coast (41.7 km vs 46.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakdale rates higher (100 vs 94/100 in The Oaks).
Scores
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 32 |
| Transport | 18 | 20 |
| Education | 37 | 43 |
| Liveability | 27 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,028 | 2,982 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,083 | $2,265 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.5% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.9% | 85.5% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Oakdale Moderate Growth · The Oaks Moderate Growth
Property
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.03M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $824K |
| House price YoY | -12.6% | 44.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $760 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 79 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 94 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 49 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 99 | 134 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 201 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,726 | 2,549 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakdale · The Oaks
Transport
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 180 | 169 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.9 km | 11.1 km |
Liveability
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.5°C | 29.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.3°C | 17.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 780 | 780 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 46.8 km | 41.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.5 km | 64.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.3 km | 12.3 km |
Population & growth
| Oakdale | The Oaks | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,028 | 2,982 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,150 | 3,162 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,241 | 3,295 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.47% | 1.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oakdale or The Oaks?
Oakdale has the higher residential safety score (Oakdale 100/100 vs The Oaks 94/100).
Which is more affordable, Oakdale or The Oaks?
Oakdale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.50M.
Which has better schools, Oakdale or The Oaks?
The Oaks has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakdale 945 vs The Oaks 977; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oakdale or The Oaks?
The Oaks has the higher transport score (Oakdale 18/100 vs The Oaks 20/100).
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