Oakhurst vs Plumpton
Oakhurst (median $990,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Plumpton ($995,750). Over the past year, Oakhurst (+6.5%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Plumpton (+5.1%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Oakhurst or Plumpton?
Selling in Oakhurst? The free selling guide
Oakhurst and Plumpton side by side
| Measure | Oakhurst | Plumpton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $990,000 | $995,750 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.5% | +5.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 24 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,947 | 10,070 |
| Median age | 34 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 726 mm | 726 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plumpton (974) sits above Oakhurst (942).
- For buyers
- Oakhurst is the lower entry point at $990,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Oakhurst carries both higher gross yield (3.47% vs 3.45%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Plumpton edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 942).
Oakhurst vs Plumpton: common questions
Is Oakhurst or Plumpton cheaper to buy in?
Oakhurst has the lower median house price at $990,000, roughly 1% below Plumpton ($995,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oakhurst or Plumpton?
Over the past 12 months, Oakhurst grew +6.5% vs +5.1% in Plumpton, a gap of 1.4 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 Plumpton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plumpton scores 974 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 Plumpton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.47% in Oakhurst vs 3.45% in Plumpton. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Oakhurst with
Choosing between Oakhurst and Plumpton?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.