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Oakhurst, NSW 2761

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

Data updated

Strong Growth

Median House

$1,100,000

market range $1.0M-$1.1M

Median Unit

$815,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (units)

4.3%

1yr Growth (houses)

+8.5%

market range +0.0% to +17.5%

Investment snapshot for Oakhurst

Oakhurst has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Oakhurst market and investor summary

In Oakhurst, NSW 2761, the median house sells for around $1.1M. House prices have moved +8.5% over the past year. At 2.7% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

Living in Oakhurst: people, income and schools

About 6,947 people live in Oakhurst, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and 72% of homes are owner-occupied.

The typical household income runs to around $109,000 a year (about $2,100 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 61 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Oakhurst sits about 38 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 54 for walkability and 21 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Population
6,947
+4% over 5yr
Median age
34 years
Median household income
$109,000/yr
Households renting
27%
Family households
85%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
61
avg ICSEA 1011
Unemployment
4.2%
Distance to CBD
38 km
Walk score
54/100

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 Oakhurst

What should I check before investing in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst?

The median property price in Oakhurst, NSW 2761 is $1.1M for houses.

What rental yield does Oakhurst show?

The gross rental yield in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst?

House prices in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst?

The current vacancy rate in Oakhurst is 2.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.

How many people live in Oakhurst?

Oakhurst has a population of approximately 6,947 residents, with a median age of 34.

What schools are near Oakhurst?

There are 61 schools within roughly 5km of Oakhurst. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Oakhurst affordable to buy in?

A median house in Oakhurst costs about 10.1 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 Oakhurst's population growing?

The population of Oakhurst has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Oakhurst from the CBD?

Oakhurst is about 38 km from the CBD.

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