Overall score
Oakdale
53.1/100
Orangeville
34.2/100
Oakdale vs Orangeville, NSW suburb comparison
Oakdale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OakdaleOrangeville
Crime rate
Oakdale
22.1 / 1k
Orangeville
22.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oakdale
28
Orangeville
1
Population
Oakdale
2,028
Orangeville
1,354
Metric leadOakdale 7Orangeville 2across 9 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 | Oakdale | Orangeville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.1/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.3/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.1 / 1k | 22.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 25 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 28 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 14 |
| Population | 2,028 | 1,354 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Oakdale is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Orangeville is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Oakdale sits among greener hillside streets, while Orangeville keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Oakdale tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Orangeville stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Oakdale, while Orangeville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.