Overall score
Mount Hunter
35.8/100
Oakdale
53.1/100
Mount Hunter vs Oakdale, NSW suburb comparison
Oakdale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount HunterOakdale
Crime rate
Mount Hunter
22.9 / 1k
Oakdale
22.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hunter
2
Oakdale
28
Population
Mount Hunter
749
Oakdale
2,028
Metric leadMount Hunter 2Oakdale 71 tiedacross 10 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 | Mount Hunter | Oakdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 53.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.3/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 22.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 81 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 17 |
| Population | 749 | 2,028 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Hunter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and Oakdale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Mount Hunter pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Oakdale is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Oakdale, while Mount Hunter remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.