Oakden vs Hillcrest.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,025,000 and $973,750. Hillcrest edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Hillcrest (median $973,750) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Oakden ($1,025,000). Over the past year, Hillcrest (+20.8%) ran 20.8 percentage points ahead of Oakden (0%) on house-price growth.
Hillcrest scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillcrest (1044) sits above Oakden (1028).
For buyers
Hillcrest is the lower entry point at $973,750 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Hillcrest carries both higher gross yield (3.52% vs 3.30%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hillcrest edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1028).
Common questions
Is Oakden or Hillcrest cheaper to buy in?
Hillcrest has the lower median house price at $973,750, roughly 5% below Oakden ($1,025,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oakden or Hillcrest?
Over the past 12 months, Hillcrest grew +20.8% vs 0% in Oakden, a gap of 20.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Oakden or Hillcrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillcrest scores 1044 vs 1028 in Oakden. 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, Oakden or Hillcrest?
Hillcrest scores 14/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Oakden or Hillcrest?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.52% in Hillcrest vs 3.30% in Oakden. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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