Overall score
Mount Hunter
35.8/100
The Oaks
63.1/100
Mount Hunter vs The Oaks, NSW suburb comparison
The Oaks for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount HunterThe Oaks
Crime rate
Mount Hunter
22.9 / 1k
The Oaks
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Hunter
2
The Oaks
56
Population
Mount Hunter
749
The Oaks
2,982
Metric leadMount Hunter 1The Oaks 9across 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 | The Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.3/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 64 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 18 |
| Population | 749 | 2,982 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Mount Hunter is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, and The Oaks is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Mount Hunter pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas The Oaks is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Mount Hunter suits families more clearly, whereas The Oaks is the stronger match for retirees and investors.