Overall score
Oak Valley
42.8/100
Wulguru
41.3/100
Oak Valley vs Wulguru, QLD suburb comparison
Oak Valley for retirees and families; Wulguru for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Oak ValleyWulguru
Crime rate
Oak Valley
67.1 / 1k
Wulguru
67.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oak Valley
14
Wulguru
32
Population
Oak Valley
478
Wulguru
4,389
Metric leadOak Valley 4Wulguru 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOak Valley
- Best for familiesOak Valley
- Best for investmentOak Valley
- Best for best valueOak Valley
- Best for best schoolsWulguru
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 Valley | Wulguru |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.8/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 68.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.1 / 1k | 67.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 26.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 32 |
| Population | 478 | 4,389 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Oak Valley is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Wulguru is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
Oak Valley tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Wulguru stands out for parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Oak Valley sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Wulguru.
Oak Valley suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Wulguru is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.