Bidwill vs Oakhurst
Bidwill (median $818,500) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Oakhurst ($990,000). Over the past year, Bidwill (+7.2%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Oakhurst (+6.5%) on house-price growth.
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Bidwill and Oakhurst side by side
| Measure | Bidwill | Oakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $818,500 | $990,000 |
| Median unit | $285,120 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.2% | +6.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 24.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 73.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 906 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,202 | 6,947 |
| Median age | 30 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 696 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Oakhurst scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakhurst (942) sits above Bidwill (906). Oakhurst skews owner-occupied (71%), Bidwill runs more rental-dense (24% owner).
- For buyers
- Bidwill is the lower entry point at $818,500 median, 17% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Bidwill carries both higher gross yield (3.49% vs 3.47%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Oakhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 906).
Bidwill vs Oakhurst: common questions
Is Bidwill or Oakhurst cheaper to buy in?
Bidwill has the lower median house price at $818,500, roughly 17% below Oakhurst ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bidwill or Oakhurst?
Over the past 12 months, Bidwill grew +7.2% vs +6.5% in Oakhurst, a gap of 0.7 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Bidwill or Oakhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakhurst scores 942 vs 906 in Bidwill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bidwill or Oakhurst?
Oakhurst scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bidwill or Oakhurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Bidwill vs 3.47% in Oakhurst. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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