Largs vs Oakhampton
Largs (median $830,000) is roughly 82% cheaper to buy into than Oakhampton ($4,650,000).
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Largs and Oakhampton side by side
| Measure | Largs | Oakhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $830,000 | $4,650,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.6% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 1,962 | 165 |
| Median age | 39 | 68 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 851 mm | 799 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.5°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
Largs scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Largs (997) sits above Oakhampton (983). Largs skews owner-occupied (81%), Oakhampton runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Largs is the lower entry point at $830,000 median, 82% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Largs offers the higher gross rental yield (4.01% vs 0.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Largs edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 983). Largs also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Largs vs Oakhampton: common questions
Is Largs or Oakhampton cheaper to buy in?
Largs has the lower median house price at $830,000, roughly 82% below Oakhampton ($4,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Largs or Oakhampton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Largs scores 997 vs 983 in Oakhampton. 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, Largs or Oakhampton?
Largs 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Largs or Oakhampton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.01% in Largs vs 0.72% in Oakhampton. 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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