Whitemore vs Oaks
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Oaks (965) sits above Whitemore (954). Oaks skews owner-occupied (113%), Whitemore runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Whitemore and Oaks side by side
| Measure | Whitemore | Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 113.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 197 | 24 |
| Median age | 40 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 712 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.1°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
- Oaks edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 954). Oaks also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Whitemore vs Oaks: common questions
Does Whitemore or Oaks have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Oaks scores 965 vs 954 in Whitemore. 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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