Oakville vs Vineyard
The verdict
Oakville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.28M in Vineyard. Oakville rates higher for education (51 vs 46). Vineyard rates higher for transport (62 vs 42). Oakville is closer to the coast (28.1 km vs 31.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Oakville rates higher (75 vs 15/100 in Vineyard).
Scores
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 46 |
| Transport | 42 | 62 |
| Education | 51 | 46 |
| 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 | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,027 | 1,143 |
| Median age | 44 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,368 | $1,214 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.8% | 17.6% |
| Born in Australia | 79.2% | 70.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Oakville High Growth · Vineyard High Growth
Property
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.19M | $1.28M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $285K |
| House price YoY | 5.4% | -13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 75 | 15 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 437 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 197 | 700 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 197 | 787 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,861 | 11,986 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oakville · Vineyard
Transport
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 62 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 114 | 114 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 810 m |
Liveability
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.1 km | 31.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 41.6 km | 41.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Oakville | Vineyard | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,027 | 1,143 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,228 | 1,256 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,986 | 1,684 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.39% | 2.38% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oakville or Vineyard?
Oakville has the higher residential safety score (Oakville 75/100 vs Vineyard 15/100).
Which is more affordable, Oakville or Vineyard?
Oakville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.19M versus $1.28M.
Which has better schools, Oakville or Vineyard?
Oakville has a higher average school ICSEA (Oakville 1048 vs Vineyard 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oakville or Vineyard?
Vineyard has the higher transport score (Oakville 42/100 vs Vineyard 62/100).
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