Overall score
Oaklands Park
52.1/100
Sturt
51.7/100
Oaklands Park for schools; Sturt for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Oaklands Park
52.1/100
Sturt
51.7/100
Crime rate
Oaklands Park
276.7 / 1k
Sturt
48.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oaklands Park
223
Sturt
62
Population
Oaklands Park
3,948
Sturt
2,787
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 | Sturt |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 51.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 24.3/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 276.7 / 1k | 48.6 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 18 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 62 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 31 |
| Population | 3,948 | 2,787 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Oaklands Park is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Sturt is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Oaklands Park tends to lead on public transport access and walkability, while Sturt stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Oaklands Park the better fit, while retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Sturt.