Calderwood vs Oak Flats, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Calderwood | Oak Flats |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.9/100 | 60.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.2 / 1k | 81.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 33 | 97 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 134 |
| Planning activity | 105 | 27 |
| Population | 3,013 | 6,840 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCalderwood
- Best for familiesCalderwood
- Best for investmentCalderwood
- Best for best schoolsOak Flats
Comparison summary
Calderwood and Oak Flats offer different strengths across official suburb data. Oak Flats leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Oak Flats; Housing (desirability) favours Calderwood; Crime rate favours Calderwood. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Calderwood, Families → Calderwood, Investment → Calderwood, Best schools → Oak Flats.