Overall score
Oak Valley
34.4/100
Woodstock
23.3/100
Oak Valley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Oak Valley
34.4/100
Woodstock
23.3/100
Crime rate
Oak Valley
110.4 / 1k
Woodstock
128.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oak Valley
14
Woodstock
1
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 | 34.4/100 | 23.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.4/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 110.4 / 1k | 128.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 7.3/100 | 7.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 1 |
| Green cover | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Woodstock stands out for a country-town feel and improving crime trends.
Oak Valley suits families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Woodstock is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.