Lauderdale vs Oakdowns
Lauderdale scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakdowns (999) sits above Lauderdale (958). Lauderdale skews owner-occupied (84%), Oakdowns runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Lauderdale and Oakdowns side by side
| Measure | Lauderdale | Oakdowns |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $405/wk | $320/wk |
| Unit rent | $405/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 45 |
| Population | 2,592 | 1,897 |
| Median age | 42 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 499 mm | 520 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.3°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
- Oakdowns edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 958).
Lauderdale vs Oakdowns: common questions
Does Lauderdale or Oakdowns have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakdowns scores 999 vs 958 in Lauderdale. 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, Lauderdale or Oakdowns?
Lauderdale scores 12/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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.
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