Overall score
Compton
45.4/100
Ob Flat
43.7/100
Compton vs Ob Flat, SA suburb comparison
Compton for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ComptonOb Flat
Crime rate
Compton
15.4 / 1k
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Compton
0
Ob Flat
0
Population
Compton
812
Ob Flat
470
Metric leadCompton 3Ob Flat 32 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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.
Comparison summary
Compton is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Compton pulls ahead on housing affordability and overall desirability, whereas Ob Flat is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Compton, while Ob Flat remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.