Oatlands vs Telopea
Telopea (median $1,935,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Oatlands ($2,650,000). Over the past year, Oatlands (+23.1%) ran 18.2 percentage points ahead of Telopea (+4.9%) on house-price growth.
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Oatlands and Telopea side by side
| Measure | Oatlands | Telopea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $2,650,000 | $1,935,000 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $411,840 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.1% | +4.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $900/wk | $900/wk |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1097 | 1086 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 4 |
| Transit score | 20 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,833 | 5,356 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| 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
Oatlands scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oatlands (1097) sits above Telopea (1086). Oatlands skews owner-occupied (71%), Telopea runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
- For buyers
- Telopea is the lower entry point at $1,935,000 median, 27% 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: Telopea delivers the better gross yield (2.42% 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 1086). Oatlands also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Oatlands vs Telopea: common questions
Is Oatlands or Telopea cheaper to buy in?
Telopea has the lower median house price at $1,935,000, roughly 27% 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 Telopea?
Over the past 12 months, Oatlands grew +23.1% vs +4.9% in Telopea, a gap of 18.2 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 Telopea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oatlands scores 1097 vs 1086 in Telopea. 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 Telopea?
Oatlands scores 10/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Telopea?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.42% in Telopea 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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