Flagstaff Hill vs Happy Valley, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Flagstaff Hill | Happy Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.9/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.5/100 | 73.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.3 / 1k | 17.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 97 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 77 | 105 |
| Planning activity | 56 | 80 |
| Population | 10,184 | 11,420 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesFlagstaff Hill
- Best for investmentHappy Valley
- Best for best valueHappy Valley
- Best for best schoolsFlagstaff Hill
Comparison summary
Flagstaff Hill and Happy Valley (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Flagstaff Hill leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Flagstaff Hill; Housing (desirability) favours Happy Valley (SA); Crime rate favours Flagstaff Hill. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Flagstaff Hill, Investment → Happy Valley (SA), Best value → Happy Valley (SA), Best schools → Flagstaff Hill.