Oatlands vs Rydalmere
Rydalmere (median $1,870,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than Oatlands ($2,650,000). Over the past year, Oatlands (+23.1%) ran 19.8 percentage points ahead of Rydalmere (+3.3%) on house-price growth.
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Oatlands and Rydalmere side by side
| Measure | Oatlands | Rydalmere |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,650,000 | $1,870,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $396,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.1% | +3.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $590/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1063 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 24 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,833 | 7,274 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 939 mm | 939 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.7°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
Rydalmere scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oatlands (1097) sits above Rydalmere (1063). Oatlands skews owner-occupied (71%), Rydalmere runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Rydalmere is the lower entry point at $1,870,000 median, 29% 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: Rydalmere delivers the better gross yield (2.09% 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 1063).
Oatlands vs Rydalmere: common questions
Is Oatlands or Rydalmere cheaper to buy in?
Rydalmere has the lower median house price at $1,870,000, roughly 29% 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 Rydalmere?
Over the past 12 months, Oatlands grew +23.1% vs +3.3% in Rydalmere, a gap of 19.8 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 Rydalmere have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oatlands scores 1097 vs 1063 in Rydalmere. 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 Rydalmere?
Rydalmere scores 24/100 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 Rydalmere?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.09% in Rydalmere 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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