Overall score
Belrose
60.8/100
Oxford Falls
53.5/100
Belrose for value; Oxford Falls for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belrose
60.8/100
Oxford Falls
53.5/100
Crime rate
Belrose
20.2 / 1k
Oxford Falls
25.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belrose
163
Oxford Falls
27
Population
Belrose
8,726
Oxford Falls
265
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 | Belrose | Oxford Falls |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.8/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 71.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.2 / 1k | 25.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 127 | 2 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 163 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 6 |
| Green cover | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Population | 8,726 | 265 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Belrose is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Oxford Falls is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
On the data, Belrose is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Oxford Falls answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Belrose, while Oxford Falls remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.