Oaklands Park vs Sturt
Oaklands Park (median $955,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Sturt ($1,003,250). Over the past year, Sturt (+20.1%) ran 20.4 percentage points ahead of Oaklands Park (-0.3%) on house-price growth.
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Oaklands Park and Sturt side by side
| Measure | Oaklands Park | Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $955,000 | $1,003,250 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.3% | +20.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $515/wk | $175/wk |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 48.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1066 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 58 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,948 | 2,787 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 466 mm | 466 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
Oaklands Park scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sturt (1066) sits above Oaklands Park (1060).
- For buyers
- Oaklands Park is the lower entry point at $955,000 median, 5% 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: Oaklands Park delivers the better gross yield (3.81% vs 3.58%), but Sturt 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
- Sturt edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1060).
Oaklands Park vs Sturt: common questions
Is Oaklands Park or Sturt cheaper to buy in?
Oaklands Park has the lower median house price at $955,000, roughly 5% below Sturt ($1,003,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oaklands Park or Sturt?
Over the past 12 months, Sturt grew +20.1% vs -0.3% in Oaklands Park, a gap of 20.4 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 Oaklands Park or Sturt have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sturt scores 1066 vs 1060 in Oaklands Park. 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, Oaklands Park or Sturt?
Oaklands Park scores 58/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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, Oaklands Park or Sturt?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Oaklands Park vs 3.58% in Sturt. 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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