Shire of Murray
Oakley
Oakley at a glance
Median house
$381,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12.9k
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Oakley.
Oakley (6208) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia. The median house here is $381,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Oakley has roughly 12,946 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $381,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Oakley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$381,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$264/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$381,000
$274,320
12,946
Median age: 44
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.23% (median rent $310/wk against a $381,000 price tag). Units yield 5.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20214.23%
Based on $381,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20215.00%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Oakley's population at 12,946, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
12,946
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Oakley scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Oakley.
Local schools for Oakley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carcoola Primary School
Pinjarra Senior High School
Pinjarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Oakley.
- What is the median house price in Oakley?
- The median house price in Oakley, WA 6208 is $381,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Oakley postcode?
- Oakley is in the 6208 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Oakley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $264.
- What schools are in Oakley?
- There are 5 schools serving Oakley on this page, including Fairbridge College, Carcoola Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Oakley?
- Oakley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Oakley?
- Oakley is close to Meelon, Pinjarra, Marrinup, Fairbridge, Blythewood.
- What is the population of Oakley?
- Oakley has approximately 12,946 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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