Oakden vs Valley View
The verdict
Valley View is more affordable, with a median house price of $862K versus $932K in Oakden. Oakden rates higher for education (69 vs 60). Valley View rates higher for transport (55 vs 50). Oakden has a shorter estimated CBD commute (40 vs 46 min). On the separate residential safety score, Oakden rates higher (60 vs 55/100 in Valley View).
Scores
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 65 |
| Transport | 50 | 55 |
| Education | 69 | 60 |
| Liveability | 80 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,583 | 6,405 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,462 | $1,483 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.3% | 36.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.8% | 65.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Oakden — · Valley View —
Property
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $932K | $862K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 28.5% | 14.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.3% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 251 | 281 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 279 | 312 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,382 | 3,903 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakden · Valley View
Transport
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 40 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.6 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.2 km | 9.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.3 km | 11.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 9.7 km |
Population & growth
| Oakden | Valley View | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,583 | 6,405 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,845 | 6,622 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.78% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oakden or Valley View?
Oakden has the higher residential safety score (Oakden 60/100 vs Valley View 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Oakden or Valley View?
Valley View is more affordable, with a median house price of $862K versus $932K.
Which has better public transport, Oakden or Valley View?
Valley View has the higher transport score (Oakden 50/100 vs Valley View 55/100).
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