Oak Park vs Strathmore Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,170,000 and $1,080,000.
Strathmore Heights (median $1,080,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Oak Park ($1,170,000).
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
Oak Park offers the higher gross rental yield (2.45% vs 1.88%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Oak Park edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1043).
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Oak Park or Strathmore Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.45% in Oak Park vs 1.88% in Strathmore Heights. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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