Overall score
King Scrub
47.8/100
Ocean View
57.3/100
King Scrub vs Ocean View, QLD Suburb Comparison
King Scrub for value; Ocean View for retirees and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
King ScrubOcean View
Crime rate
King Scrub
19.9 / 1k
Ocean View
19.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
King Scrub
1
Ocean View
5
Population
King Scrub
363
Ocean View
1,022
Metric leadKing Scrub 0Ocean View 73 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOcean View
- Best for best valueKing Scrub
- Best for best schoolsOcean View
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 | King Scrub | Ocean View |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.8/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.2/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.9 / 1k | 19.8 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Green cover | 0.3% | 16.3% |
| Population | 363 | 1,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, King Scrub is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Ocean View is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
King Scrub pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, whereas Ocean View is the better pick for walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer King Scrub, while Ocean View 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.