McLaren Flat vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | McLaren Flat | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.9/100 | 36.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.7/100 | 58.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.1 / 1k | 7.3 / 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 | 25 | 31 |
| Population | 1,625 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 7/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMcLaren Flat
- Best for familiesMcLaren Flat
- Best for investmentOnkaparinga Hills
- Best for best valueMcLaren Flat
- Best for best schoolsMcLaren Flat
Comparison summary
McLaren Flat and Onkaparinga Hills offer different strengths across official suburb data. McLaren Flat leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours McLaren Flat; Housing (desirability) favours McLaren Flat; Crime rate favours Onkaparinga Hills. Quick verdicts: Retirees → McLaren Flat, Families → McLaren Flat, Investment → Onkaparinga Hills, Best value → McLaren Flat.