Overall score
Oak Flats
48.5/100
Tullimbar
50.3/100
Oak Flats vs Tullimbar, NSW Suburb Comparison
Oak Flats for retirees and families; Tullimbar for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Oak FlatsTullimbar
Crime rate
Oak Flats
73.9 / 1k
Tullimbar
35.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oak Flats
135
Tullimbar
11
Population
Oak Flats
6,840
Tullimbar
1,840
Metric leadOak Flats 9Tullimbar 31 tiedacross 13 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 | Oak Flats | Tullimbar |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.8/100 | 55.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.9 / 1k | 35.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 97 | 20 |
| Walkability | 42.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 81 |
| Green cover | 8.7% | 3.2% |
| Population | 6,840 | 1,840 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Oak Flats is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Tullimbar is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Oak Flats sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Tullimbar is more regionally self-contained.
On the data, Oak Flats is stronger for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Tullimbar answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Oak Flats suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Tullimbar is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.