Overall score
Julago
29.9/100
Oak Valley
41.6/100
Julago for retirees and families; Oak Valley for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Julago
29.9/100
Oak Valley
41.6/100
Crime rate
Julago
79.1 / 1k
Oak Valley
72.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Julago
7
Oak Valley
14
Population
Julago
384
Oak Valley
478
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 | Julago | Oak Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.9/100 | 41.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.6/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.1 / 1k | 72.4 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 14 |
| Population | 384 | 478 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Julago is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Oak Valley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Julago tends to lead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Oak Valley stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Julago suits retirees more clearly, whereas Oak Valley is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.