Colebrook vs Oatlands, TAS suburb comparison

Colebrook for families and investment; Oatlands for schools.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

ColebrookOatlands

Overall score

Colebrook

47.6/100

Oatlands

28.0/100

Crime rate

Colebrook

9911.0 / 1k

Oatlands

5064.3 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Colebrook

9

Oatlands

0

Population

Colebrook

372

Oatlands

728

Metric leadColebrook 4Oatlands 31 tiedacross 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryColebrookOatlands
Overall score47.6/10028.0/100
Housing (desirability)47.1/10027.1/100
Crime rate9911.0 / 1k5064.3 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Parks & reserves32
Public transport stops2
Walkability2.0/1003.0/100
Nearby amenities90
Population372728
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Colebrook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Oatlands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.

Colebrook pulls ahead on housing affordability and parks and reserves, whereas Oatlands is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and walkability.

Investors and value-focused buyers may find Colebrook the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oatlands.

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