Oakhurst vs Plumpton
The verdict
Plumpton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.04M in Oakhurst. Plumpton rates higher for liveability (88 vs 80). Plumpton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (101 vs 103 min). On the separate residential safety score, Plumpton rates higher (89 vs 80/100 in Oakhurst).
Scores
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 71 |
| Transport | 60 | 62 |
| Education | 54 | 60 |
| Liveability | 80 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,947 | 10,070 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,097 | $2,171 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.9% | 44.8% |
| Born in Australia | 52.5% | 44.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.5 |
Growth: Oakhurst Stable · Plumpton Stable
Property
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.04M |
| Median unit price | $840K | $808K |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | 23.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $670 | $670 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 48 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 89 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 115 | 89 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 158 | 50 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 360 | 357 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,167 | 4,965 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 977 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakhurst · Plumpton
Transport
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.2°C | 30.2°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.6°C | 17.6°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 11 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.6 km | 37.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 37.2 km | 36.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 1.7 km |
Population & growth
| Oakhurst | Plumpton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,947 | 10,070 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,973 | 10,108 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,154 | 10,370 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.09% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oakhurst or Plumpton?
Plumpton has the higher residential safety score (Oakhurst 80/100 vs Plumpton 89/100).
Which is more affordable, Oakhurst or Plumpton?
Plumpton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.04M.
Which has better schools, Oakhurst or Plumpton?
Oakhurst has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakhurst 1072 vs Plumpton 977; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oakhurst or Plumpton?
Plumpton has the higher transport score (Oakhurst 60/100 vs Plumpton 62/100).
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