Marion vs Oaklands Park
Oaklands Park (median $955,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Marion ($1,352,500).
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Marion and Oaklands Park side by side
| Measure | Marion | Oaklands Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,352,500 | $955,000 |
| Median unit | $255,600 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -0.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $465/wk | $515/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 48.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 34 | 58 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,101 | 3,948 |
| Median age | 43 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
Oaklands Park scores higher on walkability (34/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marion (1063) sits above Oaklands Park (1060). Marion skews owner-occupied (64%), Oaklands Park runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
- For buyers
- Oaklands Park is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 29% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Oaklands Park offers the higher gross rental yield (3.81% vs 2.48%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Marion edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1060). Marion also has a higher family-household share (63% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Marion vs Oaklands Park: common questions
Is Marion or Oaklands Park cheaper to buy in?
Oaklands Park has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 29% below Marion ($1,352,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Marion or Oaklands Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marion scores 1063 vs 1060 in Oaklands Park. 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, Marion or Oaklands Park?
Oaklands Park scores 58/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, Marion or Oaklands Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Oaklands Park vs 2.48% in Marion. 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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