Gilles Plains vs Oakden
Gilles Plains (median $902,500) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Oakden ($924,000). Over the past year, Oakden (+18.8%) ran 3.8 percentage points ahead of Gilles Plains (+15%) on house-price growth.
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Gilles Plains and Oakden side by side
| Measure | Gilles Plains | Oakden |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $902,500 | $924,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +15.0% | +18.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $395/wk | $249/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 76 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,583 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°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
Gilles Plains scores higher on walkability (76/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gilles Plains (1030) sits above Oakden (1028).
- For buyers
- Gilles Plains is the lower entry point at $902,500 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Oakden carries both higher gross yield (3.66% vs 3.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Gilles Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1028).
Gilles Plains vs Oakden: common questions
Is Gilles Plains or Oakden cheaper to buy in?
Gilles Plains has the lower median house price at $902,500, roughly 2% below Oakden ($924,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Over the past 12 months, Oakden grew +18.8% vs +15% in Gilles Plains, a gap of 3.8 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 Gilles Plains or Oakden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gilles Plains scores 1030 vs 1028 in Oakden. 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, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Gilles Plains scores 76/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Gilles Plains or Oakden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.66% in Oakden vs 3.46% in Gilles Plains. 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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