Overall score
Belimbla Park
47.3/100
Oakdale
53.1/100
Belimbla Park for retirees and families; Oakdale for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belimbla Park
47.3/100
Oakdale
53.1/100
Crime rate
Belimbla Park
21.5 / 1k
Oakdale
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belimbla Park
14
Oakdale
28
Population
Belimbla Park
576
Oakdale
2,028
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Belimbla Park | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.5 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 81 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 17 |
| Population | 576 | 2,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Put side by side, Belimbla Park is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Oakdale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks. Oakdale sits among greener hillside streets, while Belimbla Park keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Belimbla Park pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Oakdale is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Belimbla Park suits families more clearly, whereas Oakdale is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.