Overall score
Allendale East
37.6/100
Ob Flat
40.1/100
Allendale East vs Ob Flat, SA Suburb Comparison
Allendale East for families and schools; Ob Flat for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Allendale EastOb Flat
Crime rate
Allendale East
15.2 / 1k
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allendale East
5
Ob Flat
0
Population
Allendale East
484
Ob Flat
470
Metric leadAllendale East 4Ob Flat 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOb Flat
- Best for familiesAllendale East
- Best for investmentOb Flat
- Best for best valueOb Flat
- Best for best schoolsAllendale East
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 | Allendale East | Ob Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.2/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.2 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 484 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Allendale East is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Allendale East tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook, while Ob Flat stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability. Allendale East generally means more approachable housing costs, while Ob Flat leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Allendale East suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ob Flat is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.