McLaren Flat vs McLaren Vale, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | McLaren Flat | McLaren Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 54.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 31.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 26 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 147 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 63 |
| Population | 1,625 | 4,061 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMcLaren Flat
- Best for familiesMcLaren Flat
- Best for best schoolsMcLaren Vale
Comparison summary
McLaren Flat and McLaren Vale offer different strengths across official suburb data. McLaren Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours McLaren Vale; Housing (desirability) favours McLaren Flat; Crime rate favours McLaren Flat. Quick verdicts: Retirees → McLaren Flat, Families → McLaren Flat, Best schools → McLaren Vale.