Overall score
Albion Park
56.6/100
Oak Flats
48.5/100
Albion Park vs Oak Flats, NSW Suburb Comparison
Albion Park for retirees and value; Oak Flats for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Albion ParkOak Flats
Crime rate
Albion Park
35.8 / 1k
Oak Flats
73.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Albion Park
120
Oak Flats
135
Population
Albion Park
13,826
Oak Flats
6,840
Metric leadAlbion Park 9Oak Flats 22 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAlbion Park
- Best for familiesOak Flats
- Best for investmentOak Flats
- Best for best valueAlbion Park
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Albion Park | Oak Flats |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.1/100 | 64.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.8 / 1k | 73.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 24 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 172 | 97 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 120 | 135 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 38 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Population | 13,826 | 6,840 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Albion Park is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Oak Flats is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Albion Park tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Oak Flats stands out for nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Albion Park if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Oak Flats for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.