Northgate vs Oakden
Oakden (median $924,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Northgate ($1,250,000).
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Northgate and Oakden side by side
| Measure | Northgate | Oakden |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | $924,000 |
| Median unit | $259,920 | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +18.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $670/wk | $249/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,184 | 3,583 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakden (1028) sits above Northgate (1014).
- For buyers
- Oakden is the lower entry point at $924,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Oakden offers the higher gross rental yield (3.66% vs 2.70%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Oakden edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1014). Northgate also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Northgate vs Oakden: common questions
Is Northgate or Oakden cheaper to buy in?
Oakden has the lower median house price at $924,000, roughly 26% below Northgate ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Northgate or Oakden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakden scores 1028 vs 1014 in Northgate. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Northgate or Oakden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.66% in Oakden vs 2.70% in Northgate. 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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