Overall score
Kempton
33.5/100
Oatlands
28.0/100
Kempton for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Kempton
33.5/100
Oatlands
28.0/100
Crime rate
Kempton
8779.9 / 1k
Oatlands
5064.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kempton
26
Oatlands
0
Population
Kempton
420
Oatlands
728
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.
Kempton reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Oatlands is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Kempton is stronger for housing affordability and walkability; Oatlands answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Kempton, while Oatlands remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.