Maitland Vale vs Oakhampton
Maitland Vale (median $1,350,000) is roughly 71% cheaper to buy into than Oakhampton ($4,650,000).
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Maitland Vale and Oakhampton side by side
| Measure | Maitland Vale | Oakhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,350,000 | $4,650,000 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 20 |
| Population | 281 | 165 |
| Median age | 31 | 68 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 854 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
Maitland Vale skews owner-occupied (95%), Oakhampton runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Maitland Vale is the lower entry point at $1,350,000 median, 71% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Maitland Vale offers the higher gross rental yield (2.47% vs 0.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Maitland Vale has a heavier family-household mix (88% vs 64%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Maitland Vale vs Oakhampton: common questions
Is Maitland Vale or Oakhampton cheaper to buy in?
Maitland Vale has the lower median house price at $1,350,000, roughly 71% below Oakhampton ($4,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Maitland Vale or Oakhampton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.47% in Maitland Vale 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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