Overall score
Howrah
72.4/100
Oakdowns
42.2/100
Howrah vs Oakdowns, TAS suburb comparison
Howrah for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HowrahOakdowns
Crime rate
Howrah
330.2 / 1k
Oakdowns
1746.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Howrah
304
Oakdowns
20
Population
Howrah
9,545
Oakdowns
1,897
Metric leadHowrah 8Oakdowns 11 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.
Comparison summary
Howrah is a leafier hillside established suburb with elevated outlooks, while Oakdowns is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm. Howrah sits among greener hillside streets, while Oakdowns keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Howrah holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, while Oakdowns is closer across the remaining categories. On housing, Howrah sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Oakdowns.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Howrah, while Oakdowns remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.