Overall score
Orangeville
50.6/100
The Oaks
61.1/100
Orangeville vs The Oaks, NSW Suburb Comparison
Orangeville for schools; The Oaks for retirees and families.
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
57
Population
Orangeville
1,354
The Oaks
2,982
Metric leadOrangeville 2The Oaks 81 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesThe Oaks
- Best for familiesThe Oaks
- Best for investmentThe Oaks
- Best for best valueThe Oaks
- Best for best schoolsOrangeville
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 | 50.6/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.0/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 22.5 / 1k | 22.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 64 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 23 |
| Green cover | 6.7% | 11.9% |
| Population | 1,354 | 2,982 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Orangeville is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, 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 calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas The Oaks is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer The Oaks, while Orangeville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.