Overall score
Forest Range
35.7/100
Oakbank
43.2/100
Forest Range vs Oakbank, SA suburb comparison
Oakbank for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forest RangeOakbank
Crime rate
Forest Range
16.3 / 1k
Oakbank
7.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forest Range
1
Oakbank
15
Population
Forest Range
290
Oakbank
865
Metric leadForest Range 1Oakbank 61 tiedacross 8 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 | Forest Range | Oakbank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.7/100 | 43.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.3/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.3 / 1k | 7.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 15 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 13 |
| Population | 290 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Forest Range reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Oakbank is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Forest Range pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas Oakbank is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Oakbank, while Forest Range remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.