Oakville vs Pitt Town
The verdict
Oakville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.75M in Pitt Town. Oakville rates higher for transport (41 vs 26). Pitt Town rates higher for liveability (29 vs 19). Pitt Town is closer to the coast (26.9 km vs 28.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Pitt Town rates higher (100 vs 75/100 in Oakville).
Scores
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 32 |
| Transport | 41 | 26 |
| Education | 51 | 42 |
| Liveability | 19 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,027 | 3,871 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,368 | $2,707 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 24.8% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 87.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Growth: Oakville High Growth · Pitt Town High Growth
Property
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.17M | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $883K |
| House price YoY | -31.1% | -13.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $715 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 52 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 197 | 52 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 232 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,157 | 2,093 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,035 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakville · Pitt Town
Transport
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 41 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 137 | 147 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 6.1 km |
Liveability
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.1 km | 26.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.6 km | 44.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Oakville | Pitt Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,027 | 3,871 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,228 | 4,254 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,986 | 5,703 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 2.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oakville or Pitt Town?
Pitt Town has the higher residential safety score (Oakville 75/100 vs Pitt Town 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Oakville or Pitt Town?
Oakville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.17M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Oakville or Pitt Town?
Oakville has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakville 1035 vs Pitt Town 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oakville or Pitt Town?
Oakville has the higher transport score (Oakville 41/100 vs Pitt Town 26/100).
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