Overall score
Forest Range
40.8/100
Oakbank
48.9/100
Forest Range vs Oakbank, SA Suburb Comparison
Oakbank for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forest RangeOakbank
Crime rate
Forest Range
19.6 / 1k
Oakbank
8.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forest Range
2
Oakbank
16
Population
Forest Range
290
Oakbank
865
Metric leadForest Range 2Oakbank 62 tiedacross 10 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 | 40.8/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.5/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.6 / 1k | 8.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 15 |
| Green cover | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| 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 tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Oakbank is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Oakbank, while Forest Range 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.