Overall score
Durack
38.5/100
Oxley
60.4/100
Durack vs Oxley, QLD Suburb Comparison
Durack for investment; Oxley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DurackOxley
Crime rate
Durack
93.2 / 1k
Oxley
56.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Durack
73
Oxley
230
Population
Durack
7,788
Oxley
9,100
Metric leadDurack 2Oxley 91 tiedacross 12 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 | Durack | Oxley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 60.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 93.2 / 1k | 56.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 22 | 46 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 73 | 230 |
| Green cover | 19.1% | 12.5% |
| Population | 7,788 | 9,100 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oxley, while Durack remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.