Overall score
Kangarilla
40.8/100
McLaren Flat
43.3/100
Kangarilla vs McLaren Flat, SA suburb comparison
Kangarilla for retirees and families; McLaren Flat for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
KangarillaMcLaren Flat
Crime rate
Kangarilla
11.5 / 1k
McLaren Flat
10.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Kangarilla
7
McLaren Flat
7
Population
Kangarilla
905
McLaren Flat
1,625
Metric leadKangarilla 1McLaren Flat 63 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 retireesKangarilla
- Best for familiesKangarilla
- Best for investmentMcLaren Flat
- Best for best valueMcLaren Flat
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 | Kangarilla | McLaren Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.9/100 | 62.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.5 / 1k | 10.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 6 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 7 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 26 |
| Population | 905 | 1,625 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Kangarilla is a hills smaller community where tree cover and calm define the mood, and McLaren Flat is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
On the data, Kangarilla is stronger for a calmer planning outlook; McLaren Flat answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Kangarilla if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward McLaren Flat for investors and value-focused buyers.