Overall score
Oxenford
48.5/100
Upper Coomera
50.8/100
Oxenford vs Upper Coomera, QLD Suburb Comparison
Upper Coomera for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
OxenfordUpper Coomera
Crime rate
Oxenford
46.3 / 1k
Upper Coomera
49.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Oxenford
135
Upper Coomera
173
Population
Oxenford
12,273
Upper Coomera
27,180
Metric leadOxenford 2Upper Coomera 64 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 retireesUpper Coomera
- Best for familiesUpper Coomera
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 | Upper Coomera |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.5/100 | 50.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 43.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.3 / 1k | 49.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 34 | 34 |
| Public transport stops | 44 | 72 |
| Walkability | 53.0/100 | 67.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 135 | 173 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 14.0% |
| Population | 12,273 | 27,180 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Oxenford is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Upper Coomera is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Oxenford tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, while Upper Coomera stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Upper Coomera, while Oxenford 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.