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Northgate vs Oakden

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

NorthgateOakden
Active256
Safety7549
Wealth9133
Value8565
Parks9278
Cafés2868
Transit3239
Green space8071
Active & healthy3852
Schools nearby (OSM)4769
Median rent$395/wk $283/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,250,000$924,000
House sales this quarter914
Population3,1843,583
Full profile Northgate in full Oakden in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Northgate safer than Oakden?

Northgate scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Northgate or Oakden?

Oakden has the lower median house price of the two ($924,000 vs $1,250,000).

Should I live in Northgate or Oakden?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Northgate or Oakden.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →