Oberon vs Edith
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Edith (946) sits above Oberon (941). Edith skews owner-occupied (83%), Oberon runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Oberon and Edith side by side
| Measure | Oberon | Edith |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $551,250 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3,319 | 120 |
| Median age | 47 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 764 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 24.8°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
- Edith edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 941).
Oberon vs Edith: common questions
Does Oberon or Edith have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Edith scores 946 vs 941 in Oberon. 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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