Plumpton vs Oakhurst.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $995,750 and $990,000. Oakhurst edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Oakhurst (median $990,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Plumpton ($995,750). Over the past year, Oakhurst (+6.5%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Plumpton (+5.1%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Plumpton (974) sits above Oakhurst (942).
For buyers
Oakhurst is the lower entry point at $990,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Oakhurst carries both higher gross yield (2.26% vs 2.25%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Plumpton edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 942).
Common questions
Is Plumpton or Oakhurst cheaper to buy in?
Oakhurst has the lower median house price at $990,000, roughly 1% below Plumpton ($995,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Plumpton or Oakhurst?
Over the past 12 months, Oakhurst grew +6.5% vs +5.1% in Plumpton, a gap of 1.4 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 Plumpton or Oakhurst have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Plumpton scores 974 vs 942 in Oakhurst. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Plumpton or Oakhurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Oakhurst vs 2.25% in Plumpton. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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