Overall score
Humbug Scrub
43.0/100
One Tree Hill
41.0/100
Humbug Scrub vs One Tree Hill, SA suburb comparison
Humbug Scrub for retirees and families; One Tree Hill for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Humbug ScrubOne Tree Hill
Crime rate
Humbug Scrub
15.8 / 1k
One Tree Hill
43.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Humbug Scrub
0
One Tree Hill
4
Population
Humbug Scrub
410
One Tree Hill
1,043
Metric leadHumbug Scrub 5One Tree Hill 21 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 retireesHumbug Scrub
- Best for familiesHumbug Scrub
- Best for investmentOne Tree Hill
- Best for best valueHumbug Scrub
- Best for best schoolsOne Tree Hill
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 | Humbug Scrub | One Tree Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 50.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.8 / 1k | 43.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 14 |
| Population | 410 | 1,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Humbug Scrub is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while One Tree Hill is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Humbug Scrub pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas One Tree Hill is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community.
Humbug Scrub suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas One Tree Hill is the stronger match for investors and households prioritising schools.