Oaklands Real Estate & Houses for Sale

Oaklands has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe can still be quite lively around its busier streets, and with the bars in nearby neighbourhoods, it is easy to find a place to grab a drink because they are generally located close by. Oaklands is very good for those who enjoy quiet surroundings, as the streets are very peaceful. Accessing green spaces in the neighbourhood, like Summit Park, is very easy since there are over 50 of them close by for residents to relax in.

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of this part of the city; many common errands can be run without a vehicle, and numerous businesses are close at hand. Bicycling is also convenient in Oaklands. Driving is a good transportation option in this area. Coming across a place to park is generally easy. On the other hand, the transit access in this part of Victoria is somewhat poor. Nevertheless, the neighbourhood is connected by about 10 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far away from most properties.

Housing

The majority of the housing stock of Oaklands is composed of single detached homes and small apartment buildings, whereas the rest are mainly duplexes. This neighbourhood offers mainly three bedroom and two bedroom homes. There are equal parts renters and owners living in this part of Victoria. Roughly 45% of homes in this neighbourhood were built pre-1960, while the majority of the remaining buildings were constructed in the 1960s.

Services

It is straightforward to access both a general and a specialty grocery store by foot from any location in this neighbourhood. Moreover, there are about 30 restaurants and about 10 cafes to experience in Oaklands. It is also a short trip to a very good choice of clothing stores. With respect to education, daycares and schools are especially convenient to access without a vehicle from any location in Oaklands.