Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mickleham vs Oaklands Junction.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Mickleham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mickleham (1009) sits above Oaklands Junction (1001). Oaklands Junction skews owner-occupied (87%), Mickleham runs more rental-dense (75% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Mickleham edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 1001).

Common questionsMickleham vs Oaklands Junction

Common questions

Does Mickleham or Oaklands Junction have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mickleham scores 1009 vs 1001 in Oaklands Junction. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Mickleham
Metric
Oaklands Junction

Price & Market

$700,000
Median house
$624,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$381/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$356/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$462/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
17,452
Population
439
29
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1009
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).