Overall score
Mount Hunter
54.0/100
The Oaks
61.1/100
Mount Hunter vs The Oaks, NSW Suburb Comparison
Mount Hunter for schools; The Oaks for retirees and families.
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
57
Population
Mount Hunter
749
The Oaks
2,982
Metric leadMount Hunter 1The Oaks 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThe Oaks
- Best for familiesThe Oaks
- Best for investmentThe Oaks
- Best for best valueThe Oaks
- Best for best schoolsMount Hunter
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 | 54.0/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.0/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.9 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 16 | 64 |
| Walkability | 24.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 23 |
| Green cover | 2.6% | 11.9% |
| 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 calmer planning outlook, whereas The Oaks is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer The Oaks, while Mount Hunter 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.