Hillcrest vs Oakden
Oakden (median $924,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Hillcrest ($989,250). Over the past year, Hillcrest (+23.2%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Oakden (+18.8%) on house-price growth.
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Hillcrest and Oakden side by side
| Measure | Hillcrest | Oakden |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $989,250 | $924,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.2% | +18.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $522/wk | $249/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,659 | 3,583 |
| Median age | 35 | 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
Hillcrest scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillcrest (1044) sits above Oakden (1028).
- For buyers
- Oakden is the lower entry point at $924,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hillcrest carries both higher gross yield (3.84% vs 3.66%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Hillcrest edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1028).
Hillcrest vs Oakden: common questions
Is Hillcrest or Oakden cheaper to buy in?
Oakden has the lower median house price at $924,000, roughly 7% below Hillcrest ($989,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Over the past 12 months, Hillcrest grew +23.2% vs +18.8% in Oakden, a gap of 4.4 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 Hillcrest or Oakden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillcrest scores 1044 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, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Hillcrest scores 14/100 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, Hillcrest or Oakden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Hillcrest vs 3.66% in Oakden. 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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