Overall score
Dean Park
49.1/100
Oakhurst
51.5/100
Dean Park vs Oakhurst, NSW suburb comparison
Dean Park for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Dean ParkOakhurst
Crime rate
Dean Park
42.7 / 1k
Oakhurst
42.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dean Park
35
Oakhurst
70
Population
Dean Park
3,180
Oakhurst
6,947
Metric leadDean Park 2Oakhurst 9across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
| Category | Dean Park | Oakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.7/100 | 32.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 42.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 67 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 70 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 11 |
| Population | 3,180 | 6,947 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dean Park is a settled metro mid-sized suburb that balances access with everyday calm, and Oakhurst is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Dean Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Oakhurst is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Dean Park is stronger for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook; Oakhurst answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Choose Dean Park if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Oakhurst for families and households prioritising schools.