Oakden at a glance
Median house
$924,000
+18.8% over 12 months
Median unit
$257,760
Weekly rent
$650
Houses · units $249
Gross yield
3.7%
Houses, on the median
Population
3,583
Median age 42
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Prices: Median of 14 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $924,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median (14 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $257,760, roughly 72% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+18.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $185,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +18.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
House prices in Oakden.
Median house price
$924,000
+18.8% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Median of 14 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$249/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$924,000
+18.8% annual growth
$257,760
3,583
Median age: 42
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-sa
5-year trajectory
at +18.8%/yr
2021
$390K
5-year change
+137%
2026
$924K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
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The brief
What to know about Oakden.
Oakden's median house price is $924,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 14 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)).
Postcode 5086 (SA), City of Tea Tree Gully, part of Greater Adelaide.
Oakden (5086) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia. The median house here is $924,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +18.8% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Oakden has roughly 3,583 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Oakden scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakden's population at 3,583, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,583
Median age
42
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.66% (median rent $650/wk against a $924,000 price tag). Units yield 5.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +18.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20263.66%
Based on $924,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 20265.02%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026+18.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
174
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Oakden.
Local schools for Oakden
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Avenues College
Hillcrest Primary School
Wandana Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Oakden.
- What is the median house price in Oakden?
- The median house price in Oakden, SA 5086 is $924,000 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 14 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +18.8%.
- How much is my house worth in Oakden?
- A useful starting point is the Oakden median house price of $924,000 (units $257,760). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Oakden a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Oakden is 3.7%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $924,000 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 18.8% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Oakden is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Oakden postcode?
- Oakden is in the 5086 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Oakden?
- Oakden is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5086. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Oakden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $249.
- What schools are in Oakden?
- There are 20 schools serving Oakden on this page, including Heritage College Incorporated, Cedar College, St Paul's College.
- How walkable is Oakden?
- Oakden has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Oakden?
- Oakden is close to Hillcrest, Lightsview, Northgate, Gilles Plains, Walkley Heights.
- What is the population of Oakden?
- The population of Oakden is approximately 3,583 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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