Overall score
Maryborough West
42.9/100
Oakhurst
42.5/100
Maryborough West vs Oakhurst, QLD suburb comparison
Maryborough West for schools; Oakhurst for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Maryborough WestOakhurst
Crime rate
Maryborough West
63.7 / 1k
Oakhurst
63.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryborough West
17
Oakhurst
13
Population
Maryborough West
568
Oakhurst
1,717
Metric leadMaryborough West 3Oakhurst 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOakhurst
- Best for investmentOakhurst
- Best for best valueOakhurst
- Best for best schoolsMaryborough West
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 | Maryborough West | Oakhurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.9/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.7/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.7 / 1k | 63.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 13 |
| Population | 568 | 1,717 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Maryborough West is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Oakhurst is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Maryborough West is stronger for a quieter safety profile and walkability; Oakhurst answers with housing affordability and a larger local community. On housing, Maryborough West sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Oakhurst.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Oakhurst, while Maryborough West remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.