Oakbank vs Verdun
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Verdun (1072) sits above Oakbank (1054).
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Oakbank and Verdun side by side
| Measure | Oakbank | Verdun |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $340/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1054 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 25 | 0 |
| Population | 865 | 235 |
| Median age | 48 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 810 mm | 864 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
- 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
- Verdun edges out on average school ICSEA (1072 vs 1054).
Oakbank vs Verdun: common questions
Does Oakbank or Verdun have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Verdun scores 1072 vs 1054 in Oakbank. 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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