Overall score
Dysart
46.5/100
Oatlands
28.0/100
Dysart for retirees and families; Oatlands for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dysart
46.5/100
Oatlands
28.0/100
Crime rate
Dysart
14619.9 / 1k
Oatlands
5064.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dysart
1
Oatlands
0
Population
Dysart
252
Oatlands
728
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.
Put side by side, Dysart is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Oatlands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Dysart tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Oatlands stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Choose Dysart if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Oatlands for households prioritising schools.