Overall score
Ascot Park
43.7/100
Oaklands Park
42.6/100
Ascot Park vs Oaklands Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Ascot Park for investment and value; Oaklands Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ascot ParkOaklands Park
Crime rate
Ascot Park
51.2 / 1k
Oaklands Park
276.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ascot Park
67
Oaklands Park
225
Population
Ascot Park
3,588
Oaklands Park
3,948
Metric leadAscot Park 5Oaklands Park 51 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOaklands Park
- Best for familiesOaklands Park
- Best for investmentAscot Park
- Best for best valueAscot Park
- Best for best schoolsOaklands 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 | Ascot Park | Oaklands Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.1/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.2 / 1k | 276.7 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 25 |
| Walkability | 55.5/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 225 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 56 |
| Green cover | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| Population | 3,588 | 3,948 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Ascot Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Oaklands Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Ascot Park sits closer to the city centre, whereas Oaklands Park is in a middle-ring position.
Ascot Park tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook, while Oaklands Park stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Ascot Park suits retirees and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Oaklands Park is the stronger match for investors and 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.