Overall score
Howrah
59.5/100
Oakdowns
34.9/100
Howrah vs Oakdowns, TAS Suburb Comparison
Howrah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HowrahOakdowns
Crime rate
Howrah
55.5 / 1k
Oakdowns
55.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howrah
321
Oakdowns
21
Population
Howrah
9,545
Oakdowns
1,897
Metric leadHowrah 9Oakdowns 12 tiedacross 12 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 | Howrah | Oakdowns |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 59.5/100 | 34.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.2/100 | 72.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.5 / 1k | 55.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 11 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 16.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 321 | 21 |
| Green cover | 29.1% | 3.9% |
| Population | 9,545 | 1,897 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Howrah is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, while Oakdowns is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Howrah sits among greener hillside streets, while Oakdowns keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Howrah tends to lead on parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability, while Oakdowns stands out for schools and education options. On housing, Howrah sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Oakdowns.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Howrah, while Oakdowns 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.