Overall score
Allendale East
27.5/100
Ob Flat
43.7/100
Allendale East vs Ob Flat, SA suburb comparison
Allendale East for schools; Ob Flat for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Allendale EastOb Flat
Crime rate
Allendale East
41.3 / 1k
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Allendale East
5
Ob Flat
0
Population
Allendale East
484
Ob Flat
470
Metric leadAllendale East 3Ob Flat 41 tiedacross 8 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 familiesOb Flat
- 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 | 27.5/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.7/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.3 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 11 |
| 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 and a calmer planning outlook, while Ob Flat stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Allendale East generally means more approachable housing costs, while Ob Flat leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Allendale East suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ob Flat is the stronger match for retirees and families.