Oakhampton vs Oakhampton Heights.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $4,650,000 and $3,022,000.
Oakhampton Heights (median $3,022,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Oakhampton ($4,650,000).
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakhampton (983) sits above Oakhampton Heights (982). Oakhampton Heights skews owner-occupied (90%), Oakhampton runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
For buyers
Oakhampton Heights is the lower entry point at $3,022,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Oakhampton Heights offers the higher gross rental yield (0.64% vs 0.42%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Oakhampton edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 982). Oakhampton Heights also has a higher family-household share (102% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Oakhampton or Oakhampton Heights cheaper to buy in?
Oakhampton Heights has the lower median house price at $3,022,000, roughly 54% below Oakhampton ($4,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Oakhampton or Oakhampton Heights have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakhampton scores 983 vs 982 in Oakhampton 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Oakhampton or Oakhampton Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 0.64% in Oakhampton Heights vs 0.42% 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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