Overall score
Oak Valley
41.6/100
Woodstock
23.7/100
Oak Valley for families and investment; Woodstock for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Oak Valley
41.6/100
Woodstock
23.7/100
Crime rate
Oak Valley
72.4 / 1k
Woodstock
81.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oak Valley
14
Woodstock
0
Population
Oak Valley
478
Woodstock
270
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Oak Valley | Woodstock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.6/100 | 23.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 11.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.4 / 1k | 81.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 0 |
| Population | 478 | 270 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Oak Valley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Woodstock is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Oak Valley tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Woodstock stands out for a country-town feel.
Oak Valley suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Woodstock is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.