Overall score
Erskine Park
52.6/100
Oxley Park
31.9/100
Erskine Park vs Oxley Park, NSW Suburb Comparison
Erskine Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Erskine ParkOxley Park
Crime rate
Erskine Park
29.9 / 1k
Oxley Park
123.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Erskine Park
150
Oxley Park
45
Population
Erskine Park
6,486
Oxley Park
4,197
Metric leadErskine Park 9Oxley Park 31 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesErskine Park
- Best for familiesErskine Park
- Best for best valueErskine Park
- Best for best schoolsErskine Park
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 | Erskine Park | Oxley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 31.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.1/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.9 / 1k | 123.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 88 | 35 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 45 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 10 |
| Green cover | 13.9% | 10.4% |
| Population | 6,486 | 4,197 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Erskine Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Oxley Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Erskine Park tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, while Oxley Park stands out for schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Erskine Park, while Oxley Park 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.