Overall score
Hume
26.7/100
Oaks Estate
26.7/100
Hume for investment; Oaks Estate for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hume
26.7/100
Oaks Estate
26.7/100
Crime rate
Hume
260.8 / 1k
Oaks Estate
87.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hume
41
Oaks Estate
21
Population
Hume
395
Oaks Estate
375
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hume | Oaks Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.7/100 | 26.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 0.5/100 | 12.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 260.8 / 1k | 87.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 41 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 1 |
| Population | 395 | 375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | — | 4/10 |
Hume is a settled metro smaller community that balances access with everyday calm, while Oaks Estate is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Hume is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Oaks Estate answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Investors may find Hume the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Oaks Estate.