Overall score
Oaklands Park
53.4/100
Park Holme
52.8/100
Park Holme for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Oaklands Park
53.4/100
Park Holme
52.8/100
Crime rate
Oaklands Park
277.6 / 1k
Park Holme
76.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oaklands Park
223
Park Holme
52
Population
Oaklands Park
3,948
Park Holme
3,199
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 | Oaklands Park | Park Holme |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.4/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.3/100 | 57.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 277.6 / 1k | 76.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 8 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 52 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 25 |
| Population | 3,948 | 3,199 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Oaklands Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Park Holme is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Oaklands Park sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Park Holme is closer to the city centre.
Oaklands Park pulls ahead on public transport access and walkability, whereas Park Holme is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Oaklands Park generally means more approachable housing costs, while Park Holme leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Park Holme, while Oaklands Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.