Side by sideSuburb comparison

Oakford vs Casuarina.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Oakford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakford (1032) sits above Casuarina (998).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Oakford edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 998).

Common questionsOakford vs Casuarina

Common questions

Does Oakford or Casuarina have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakford scores 1032 vs 998 in Casuarina. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Oakford
Metric
Casuarina

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$375/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$428/wk
92.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
35
2,803
Population
1,987
42
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1032
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
724 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).