Overall score
Oxenford
48.5/100
Pacific Pines
56.2/100
Oxenford vs Pacific Pines, QLD Suburb Comparison
Pacific Pines for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OxenfordPacific Pines
Crime rate
Oxenford
46.3 / 1k
Pacific Pines
57.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oxenford
135
Pacific Pines
208
Population
Oxenford
12,273
Pacific Pines
16,664
Metric leadOxenford 3Pacific Pines 81 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPacific Pines
- Best for investmentPacific Pines
- Best for best valuePacific Pines
- Best for best schoolsPacific Pines
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 | Oxenford | Pacific Pines |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 44.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.3 / 1k | 57.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 54 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 208 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 16.9% |
| Population | 12,273 | 16,664 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Oxenford is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Pacific Pines is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Oxenford is stronger for a quieter safety profile, plus parks and reserves; Pacific Pines answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Oxenford suits retirees more clearly, whereas Pacific Pines is the stronger match for value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools.
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.