Overall score
Colebee
60.5/100
Oakhurst
51.5/100
Colebee for retirees and investment; Oakhurst for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Colebee
60.5/100
Oakhurst
51.5/100
Crime rate
Colebee
42.7 / 1k
Oakhurst
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Colebee
173
Oakhurst
70
Population
Colebee
4,914
Oakhurst
6,947
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 | Colebee | Oakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.5/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 67 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 173 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 11 |
| Population | 4,914 | 6,947 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Colebee is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Oakhurst is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Colebee is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Oakhurst answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Colebee if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Oakhurst for families and households prioritising schools.