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Sandford vs Oakdowns

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oakdowns (999) sits above Sandford (912).

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Sandford and Oakdowns side by side

MeasureSandfordOakdowns
Renting
House rent$400/wk$320/wk
Unit rent$340/wk$400/wk
Owner occupied–72.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby620
Average ICSEA912999
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–4
Transit score–0
Bike score–45
Population–1,897
Median age–33
Climate
Annual rainfall531 mm520 mm
Mean max, January22.2°C22.3°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
Oakdowns edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 912).

Sandford vs Oakdowns: common questions

Does Sandford or Oakdowns have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oakdowns scores 999 vs 912 in Sandford. 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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