Overall score
Duns Creek
38.1/100
Glen Oak
34.8/100
Duns Creek vs Glen Oak, NSW suburb comparison
Duns Creek for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Duns CreekGlen Oak
Crime rate
Duns Creek
45.8 / 1k
Glen Oak
96.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Duns Creek
1
Glen Oak
2
Population
Duns Creek
582
Glen Oak
426
Metric leadDuns Creek 7Glen Oak 2across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesDuns Creek
- Best for investmentDuns Creek
- Best for best valueDuns Creek
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 | Duns Creek | Glen Oak |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.1/100 | 34.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.0/100 | 76.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.8 / 1k | 96.2 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 13 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 19.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 3 |
| Population | 582 | 426 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Duns Creek is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Glen Oak is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Duns Creek pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Glen Oak is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Duns Creek, while Glen Oak remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.