Overall score
Durack
44.4/100
Oxley
71.7/100
Oxley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Durack
44.4/100
Oxley
71.7/100
Crime rate
Durack
58.9 / 1k
Oxley
34.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Durack
71
Oxley
227
Population
Durack
7,788
Oxley
9,100
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.
Durack is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Oxley is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Durack is stronger for schools and education options; Oxley answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Durack generally means more approachable housing costs, while Oxley leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Oxley, while Durack remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.