Overall score
Orangeville
34.2/100
The Oaks
63.1/100
Orangeville vs The Oaks, NSW suburb comparison
The Oaks for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OrangevilleThe Oaks
Crime rate
Orangeville
22.5 / 1k
The Oaks
22.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Orangeville
1
The Oaks
56
Population
Orangeville
1,354
The Oaks
2,982
Metric leadOrangeville 2The Oaks 7across 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 | Orangeville | The Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.2/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 59.2/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.5 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 64 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 56 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 18 |
| Population | 1,354 | 2,982 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Orangeville is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, and The Oaks is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. The Oaks sits among greener hillside streets, while Orangeville keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Orangeville pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas The Oaks is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer The Oaks, while Orangeville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.