Oakhurst vs Dean Park.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $990,000 and $1,050,000. Dean Park edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Oakhurst (median $990,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Dean Park ($1,050,000). Over the past year, Dean Park (+12.8%) ran 6.3 percentage points ahead of Oakhurst (+6.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dean Park (958) sits above Oakhurst (942).
For buyers
Oakhurst is the lower entry point at $990,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Oakhurst delivers the better gross yield (3.47% vs 3.27%), but Dean Park has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Dean Park edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 942).
Common questions
Is Oakhurst or Dean Park cheaper to buy in?
Oakhurst has the lower median house price at $990,000, roughly 6% below Dean Park ($1,050,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oakhurst or Dean Park?
Over the past 12 months, Dean Park grew +12.8% vs +6.5% in Oakhurst, a gap of 6.3 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 Dean Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dean Park scores 958 vs 942 in Oakhurst. 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, Oakhurst or Dean Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Oakhurst vs 3.27% in Dean Park. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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