Overall score
McLaren Flat
48.0/100
Onkaparinga Hills
36.4/100
McLaren Flat vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA Suburb Comparison
McLaren Flat for retirees and schools; 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
5.2 / 1k
Onkaparinga Hills
3.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
McLaren Flat
14
Onkaparinga Hills
9
Population
McLaren Flat
1,625
Onkaparinga Hills
2,610
Metric leadMcLaren Flat 8Onkaparinga Hills 3across 11 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 investmentOnkaparinga Hills
- 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 | 48.0/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.6/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 5.2 / 1k | 3.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 6 | 4 |
| Walkability | 9.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 50 |
| Green cover | 4.7% | 1.0% |
| 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, public transport access, and walkability; Onkaparinga Hills answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
McLaren Flat suits retirees, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Onkaparinga Hills is the stronger match for families and investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.