Oak Park vs Strathmore
Oak Park (median $1,170,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Strathmore ($1,705,000).
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Oak Park and Strathmore side by side
| Measure | Oak Park | Strathmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,170,000 | $1,705,000 |
| Median unit | $630,000 | $730,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $551/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1049 | 1093 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 30 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,714 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 550 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
Oak Park scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 30/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strathmore (1093) sits above Oak Park (1049).
- For buyers
- Oak Park is the lower entry point at $1,170,000 median, 31% 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
- Strathmore edges out on average school ICSEA (1093 vs 1049).
Oak Park vs Strathmore: common questions
Is Oak Park or Strathmore cheaper to buy in?
Oak Park has the lower median house price at $1,170,000, roughly 31% below Strathmore ($1,705,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oak Park or Strathmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strathmore scores 1093 vs 1049 in Oak 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, Oak Park or Strathmore?
Oak Park scores 32/100 on walkability vs 30/100. 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.
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