Oakden SA

Postcode 5086 · Port Adelaide Enfield LGA

Oakden is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area (postcode 5086). With a population of 3,583, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Oakden is $1.0 million, having surged 15% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $454. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,501.

Oakden is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1040, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 15 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is moderate at 4,382 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Oakden offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.0M/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 13.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +15.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$950K Near Median
Affordability13.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+15.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education8/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
15% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$283
POPULATION
3,583
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,462
Personal Income /wk$649
Mortgage /mth$1,501
CRIME (Port Adelaide Enfield LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,382
Total Incidents157
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops15
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1040
Total Students437
Independent1
Heritage College IncorporatedCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1040
HOSPITALS (1)
James Nash Housepublic
Data: 2025-Q4