Oaklands vs Coreen

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coreen (981) sits above Oaklands (950). Oaklands skews owner-occupied (80%), Coreen runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

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Oaklands and Coreen side by side

MeasureOaklandsCoreen
Price and market
Median house$220,000–
Median unit$188,640–
House price change, 12 months-4.3%–
Renting
House rent$465/wk$465/wk
Unit rent$305/wk$305/wk
Owner occupied80.0%56.0%
Renter occupied14.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby514
Average ICSEA950981
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population304122
Median age5034
Climate
Annual rainfall448 mm478 mm
Mean max, January32.9°C32.8°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Coreen edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 950). Coreen also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Oaklands vs Coreen: common questions

Does Oaklands or Coreen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coreen scores 981 vs 950 in Oaklands. 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.