Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
Oxley Park
43.5/100
Claremont Meadows for retirees and schools; Oxley Park for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Claremont Meadows
55.2/100
Oxley Park
43.5/100
Crime rate
Claremont Meadows
68.9 / 1k
Oxley Park
123.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Claremont Meadows
93
Oxley Park
45
Population
Claremont Meadows
5,177
Oxley Park
4,197
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 | Claremont Meadows | Oxley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.2/100 | 43.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.2/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 68.9 / 1k | 123.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 68 | 35 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 8 |
| Population | 5,177 | 4,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Claremont Meadows is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Oxley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Claremont Meadows pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Oxley Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. Claremont Meadows generally means more sought-after housing, while Oxley Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Claremont Meadows suits retirees more clearly, whereas Oxley Park is the stronger match for families and investors.