Clifton Beach vs Oakdowns

Oakdowns scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Clifton Beach (1021) sits above Oakdowns (999).

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Clifton Beach and Oakdowns side by side

MeasureClifton BeachOakdowns
Renting
House rent$400/wk$320/wk
Unit rent$340/wk$400/wk
Owner occupied–72.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA1021999
Lifestyle and people
Walk score04
Transit score00
Bike score045
Population–1,897
Median age–33
Climate
Annual rainfall549 mm520 mm
Mean max, January21.8°C22.3°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Clifton Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 999).

Clifton Beach vs Oakdowns: common questions

Does Clifton Beach or Oakdowns have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Clifton Beach scores 1021 vs 999 in Oakdowns. 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, Clifton Beach or Oakdowns?

Oakdowns scores 4/100 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.