Overall score
Clovelly Park
40.9/100
Oaklands Park
42.6/100
Clovelly Park for investment and value; Oaklands Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Clovelly Park
40.9/100
Oaklands Park
42.6/100
Crime rate
Clovelly Park
43.5 / 1k
Oaklands Park
276.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Clovelly Park
44
Oaklands Park
225
Population
Clovelly Park
3,126
Oaklands Park
3,948
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 | Clovelly Park | Oaklands Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.9/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.5 / 1k | 276.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 25 |
| Walkability | 61.0/100 | 85.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 225 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 56 |
| Green cover | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| Population | 3,126 | 3,948 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 3/10 |
Clovelly Park reads as a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand; Oaklands Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Clovelly Park sits closer to the city centre, whereas Oaklands Park is in a middle-ring position.
Clovelly 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.
Choose Clovelly Park if you are weighing retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Oaklands Park for families 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.