Overall score
Dysart
34.4/100
Oatlands
35.9/100
Dysart for value; Oatlands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Dysart
34.4/100
Oatlands
35.9/100
Crime rate
Dysart
71.1 / 1k
Oatlands
71.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dysart
7
Oatlands
8
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.
| Category | Dysart | Oatlands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.4/100 | 35.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.8/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.1 / 1k | 71.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 3.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 8 |
| Green cover | 17.1% | 12.1% |
| Population | 252 | 728 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
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, overall desirability, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Oatlands stands out for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
Choose Dysart if you are weighing retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Oatlands for households prioritising schools.
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.