Oaks vs Bishopsbourne
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oaks (965) sits above Bishopsbourne (943). Oaks skews owner-occupied (113%), Bishopsbourne runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Oaks and Bishopsbourne side by side
| Measure | Oaks | Bishopsbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $195/wk |
| Owner occupied | 113.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 24 | 137 |
| Median age | 58 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 712 mm | 691 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.3°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
- Oaks edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 943). Oaks also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Oaks vs Bishopsbourne: common questions
Does Oaks or Bishopsbourne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oaks scores 965 vs 943 in Bishopsbourne. 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.
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