Overall score
Cluden
27.0/100
Oonoonba
37.6/100
Oonoonba for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cluden
27.0/100
Oonoonba
37.6/100
Crime rate
Cluden
110.7 / 1k
Oonoonba
110.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cluden
11
Oonoonba
20
Population
Cluden
413
Oonoonba
2,050
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 | Cluden | Oonoonba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.0/100 | 37.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.8/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.7 / 1k | 110.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.8/100 | 19.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 6.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 11 | 20 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Population | 413 | 2,050 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Cluden is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Oonoonba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Cluden pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Oonoonba is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Cluden the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oonoonba.
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.