Oak Park vs Strathmore Heights
Strathmore Heights (median $1,080,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Oak Park ($1,170,000).
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Oak Park and Strathmore Heights side by side
| Measure | Oak Park | Strathmore Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $1,080,000 |
| Median unit | $630,000 | $377,280 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $551/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | – |
| Transit score | 20 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 6,714 | 1,047 |
| Median age | 36 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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 Oak Park (1049) sits above Strathmore Heights (1043). Strathmore Heights skews owner-occupied (82%), Oak Park runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
- For buyers
- Strathmore Heights is the lower entry point at $1,080,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Oak Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1043).
Oak Park vs Strathmore Heights: common questions
Is Oak Park or Strathmore Heights cheaper to buy in?
Strathmore Heights has the lower median house price at $1,080,000, roughly 8% below Oak Park ($1,170,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oak Park or Strathmore Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oak Park scores 1049 vs 1043 in Strathmore Heights. 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.
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