Oatlands vs Telopea
The verdict
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.07M versus $2.67M in Oatlands. Oatlands rates higher for liveability (94 vs 83). Telopea rates higher for transport (83 vs 58). Telopea has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 68 min). On the separate residential safety score, Oatlands rates higher (90 vs 52/100 in Telopea).
Scores
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 82 |
| Transport | 58 | 83 |
| Education | 79 | 79 |
| Liveability | 94 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,833 | 5,356 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,292 | $1,465 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 55.3% | 52.3% |
| Born in Australia | 58.4% | 43.4% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Oatlands High Growth · Telopea High Growth
Property
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.67M | $2.07M |
| Median unit price | $1.08M | $831K |
| House price YoY | 42.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $790 | $790 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 103 | 355 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 93 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 120 | 448 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,417 | 6,404 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,030 | 998 |
See the full school list on each profile: Oatlands · Telopea
Transport
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 83 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.1 km | 3.9 km |
Liveability
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.4 km | 20.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.7 km | 17.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Oatlands | Telopea | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,833 | 5,356 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,125 | 5,624 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,282 | 7,605 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.23% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Oatlands or Telopea?
Oatlands has the higher residential safety score (Oatlands 90/100 vs Telopea 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Oatlands or Telopea?
Telopea is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.07M versus $2.67M.
Which has better schools, Oatlands or Telopea?
Oatlands has a higher average school ICSEA (Oatlands 1030 vs Telopea 998; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Oatlands or Telopea?
Telopea has the higher transport score (Oatlands 58/100 vs Telopea 83/100).
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