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Oakden, SA 5086

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$990,000

market range $475K-$1.1M

Median Unit

$555,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (units)

4.3%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.5%

market range +2.5% to +15.0%

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Oakden market and investor summary

In Oakden, SA 5086, the median house sells for around $990K. House prices have moved +8.5% over the past year. At 0.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Oakden: people, income and schools

About 3,583 people live in Oakden, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 67% of households.

The typical household income runs to around $76,000 a year (about $1,460 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 13.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 50 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Oakden sits about 9.3 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 28 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Curb.

Population
3,583
+6% over 5yr
Median age
42 years
Median household income
$76,000/yr
Households renting
31%
Family households
67%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
50
avg ICSEA 1056
Unemployment
2.7%
Distance to CBD
9.3 km
Walk score
28/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Oakden

What should I check before investing in Oakden?

Oakden has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +8.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Oakden?

The median property price in Oakden, SA 5086 is $990K for houses.

What rental yield does Oakden show?

The gross rental yield in Oakden is 4.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Oakden?

House prices in Oakden are up 8.5% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Oakden?

The current vacancy rate in Oakden is 0.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Oakden?

Oakden has a population of approximately 3,583 residents, with a median age of 42.

What schools are near Oakden?

There are 50 schools within roughly 5km of Oakden. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Oakden affordable to buy in?

A median house in Oakden costs about 13.0 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Oakden's population growing?

The population of Oakden has grown about 6% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Oakden from the CBD?

Oakden is about 9.3 km from the CBD.

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