Oakden vs Walkley Heights
Oakden (median $924,000) is roughly 16% cheaper to buy into than Walkley Heights ($1,100,000). Over the past year, Oakden (+18.8%) ran 16.0 percentage points ahead of Walkley Heights (+2.8%) on house-price growth.
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Oakden and Walkley Heights side by side
| Measure | Oakden | Walkley Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $924,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Median unit | $257,760 | $229,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.8% | +2.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $249/wk | $370/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1028 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,583 | 3,513 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 505 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
Walkley Heights scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakden (1028) sits above Walkley Heights (1013).
- For buyers
- Oakden is the lower entry point at $924,000 median, 16% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Oakden carries both higher gross yield (3.66% vs 3.21%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Oakden edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1013).
Oakden vs Walkley Heights: common questions
Is Oakden or Walkley Heights cheaper to buy in?
Oakden has the lower median house price at $924,000, roughly 16% below Walkley Heights ($1,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oakden or Walkley Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Oakden grew +18.8% vs +2.8% in Walkley Heights, a gap of 16.0 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 Walkley Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakden scores 1028 vs 1013 in Walkley 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 is more walkable, Oakden or Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights scores 10/100 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 Walkley Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.66% in Oakden vs 3.21% in Walkley 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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