Oakhampton vs Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend (median $717,750) is roughly 85% cheaper to buy into than Oakhampton ($4,650,000).
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Oakhampton and Horseshoe Bend side by side
| Measure | Oakhampton | Horseshoe Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $4,650,000 | $717,750 |
| Median unit | $293,040 | $293,040 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 990 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 56 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 20 | 75 |
| Population | 165 | 427 |
| Median age | 68 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 785 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.3°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
Horseshoe Bend scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 56/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horseshoe Bend (990) sits above Oakhampton (983). Horseshoe Bend skews owner-occupied (72%), Oakhampton runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
- For buyers
- Horseshoe Bend is the lower entry point at $717,750 median, 85% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Horseshoe Bend offers the higher gross rental yield (4.64% vs 0.72%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Horseshoe Bend edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 983). Horseshoe Bend also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Oakhampton vs Horseshoe Bend: common questions
Is Oakhampton or Horseshoe Bend cheaper to buy in?
Horseshoe Bend has the lower median house price at $717,750, roughly 85% below Oakhampton ($4,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oakhampton or Horseshoe Bend have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horseshoe Bend scores 990 vs 983 in Oakhampton. 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, Oakhampton or Horseshoe Bend?
Horseshoe Bend scores 56/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Oakhampton or Horseshoe Bend?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.64% in Horseshoe Bend vs 0.72% in Oakhampton. 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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