Overall score
Lenswood
44.7/100
Oakbank
48.9/100
Lenswood vs Oakbank, SA Suburb Comparison
Lenswood for retirees and value; Oakbank for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LenswoodOakbank
Crime rate
Lenswood
17.8 / 1k
Oakbank
8.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lenswood
7
Oakbank
16
Population
Lenswood
534
Oakbank
865
Metric leadLenswood 2Oakbank 72 tiedacross 11 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.
| Category | Lenswood | Oakbank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.8 / 1k | 8.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 15 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 534 | 865 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Lenswood is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Oakbank is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Lenswood is stronger for housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability; Oakbank answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
Choose Lenswood if you are weighing retirees, families, and value-focused buyers; lean toward Oakbank for investors.
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.