Oakhurst vs Bidwill.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $990,000 and $818,500.
Bidwill (median $818,500) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Oakhurst ($990,000). Over the past year, Bidwill (+7.2%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Oakhurst (+6.5%) on house-price growth.
Oakhurst scores higher on walkability (24/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakhurst (942) sits above Bidwill (906). Oakhurst skews owner-occupied (71%), Bidwill runs more rental-dense (24% owner).
For buyers
Bidwill is the lower entry point at $818,500 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bidwill carries both higher gross yield (3.49% vs 3.47%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Oakhurst edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 906).
Common questions
Is Oakhurst or Bidwill cheaper to buy in?
Bidwill has the lower median house price at $818,500, roughly 21% below Oakhurst ($990,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oakhurst or Bidwill?
Over the past 12 months, Bidwill grew +7.2% vs +6.5% in Oakhurst, a gap of 0.7 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 Oakhurst or Bidwill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakhurst scores 942 vs 906 in Bidwill. 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, Oakhurst or Bidwill?
Oakhurst scores 24/100 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, Oakhurst or Bidwill?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.49% in Bidwill vs 3.47% in Oakhurst. 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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