Overall score
Narrabundah
57.2/100
Oaks Estate
26.7/100
Narrabundah vs Oaks Estate, ACT suburb comparison
Narrabundah for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
NarrabundahOaks Estate
Crime rate
Narrabundah
25.1 / 1k
Oaks Estate
87.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Narrabundah
182
Oaks Estate
21
Population
Narrabundah
6,455
Oaks Estate
375
Metric leadNarrabundah 8Oaks Estate 1across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNarrabundah
- Best for familiesNarrabundah
- Best for investmentNarrabundah
- Best for best valueNarrabundah
- Best for best schoolsNarrabundah
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 | Narrabundah | Oaks Estate |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 26.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.9/100 | 12.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.1 / 1k | 87.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 182 | 21 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 1 |
| Population | 6,455 | 375 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Narrabundah is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Oaks Estate is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Narrabundah sits closer to the city centre, whereas Oaks Estate is in a middle-ring position.
Narrabundah tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Oaks Estate stands out for a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Narrabundah sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Oaks Estate.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Narrabundah, while Oaks Estate remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.