Overall score
McLaren Flat
43.3/100
Onkaparinga Hills
38.5/100
McLaren Flat vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA suburb comparison
McLaren Flat for retirees and families; Onkaparinga Hills for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
McLaren FlatOnkaparinga Hills
Crime rate
McLaren Flat
10.3 / 1k
Onkaparinga Hills
18.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
McLaren Flat
7
Onkaparinga Hills
0
Population
McLaren Flat
1,625
Onkaparinga Hills
2,610
Metric leadMcLaren Flat 8Onkaparinga Hills 1across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMcLaren Flat
- Best for familiesMcLaren Flat
- Best for investmentOnkaparinga Hills
- Best for best valueMcLaren Flat
- Best for best schoolsMcLaren 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 | McLaren Flat | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.3/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 10.3 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 4 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 40 |
| Population | 1,625 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
McLaren Flat reads as a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace; Onkaparinga Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. McLaren Flat sits within day-trip reach of the capital, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, McLaren Flat is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Onkaparinga Hills answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
McLaren Flat suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is the stronger match for investors.