Oatlands vs Dundas.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,650,000 and $1,800,000.
Dundas (median $1,800,000) is roughly 47% cheaper to buy into than Oatlands ($2,650,000). Over the past year, Oatlands (+23.1%) ran 11.0 percentage points ahead of Dundas (+12.1%) on house-price growth.
Dundas scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oatlands (1097) sits above Dundas (1071).
For buyers
Dundas is the lower entry point at $1,800,000 median, 47% 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: Dundas delivers the better gross yield (2.60% vs 1.77%), but Oatlands 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
Oatlands edges out on average school ICSEA (1097 vs 1071).
Common questions
Is Oatlands or Dundas cheaper to buy in?
Dundas has the lower median house price at $1,800,000, roughly 47% below Oatlands ($2,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Oatlands or Dundas?
Over the past 12 months, Oatlands grew +23.1% vs +12.1% in Dundas, a gap of 11.0 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 Oatlands or Dundas have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oatlands scores 1097 vs 1071 in Dundas. 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, Oatlands or Dundas?
Dundas scores 18/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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, Oatlands or Dundas?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.60% in Dundas vs 1.77% in Oatlands. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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