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Albion Park Rail vs Oak Flats, NSW suburb comparison

Albion Park Rail for retirees and investment; Oak Flats for families and schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Albion Park RailOak Flats

Overall score

Albion Park Rail

59.8/100

Oak Flats

54.0/100

Crime rate

Albion Park Rail

35.8 / 1k

Oak Flats

73.9 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Albion Park Rail

131

Oak Flats

134

Population

Albion Park Rail

6,920

Oak Flats

6,840

Metric leadAlbion Park Rail 8Oak Flats 3across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryAlbion Park RailOak Flats
Overall score59.8/10054.0/100
Housing (desirability)72.9/10060.8/100
Crime rate35.8 / 1k73.9 / 1k
Schools & preschools15
Parks & reserves159
Public transport stops15697
Walkability86.0/10042.0/100
Nearby amenities131134
Planning activity2930
Population6,9206,840
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)2/103/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Albion Park Rail is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Oak Flats is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.

On the data, Albion Park Rail is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Oak Flats answers with nearby cafés and amenities and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

Choose Albion Park Rail if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Oak Flats for households prioritising schools.

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