Overall score
Moorak
39.3/100
Ob Flat
40.1/100
Moorak for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Moorak
39.3/100
Ob Flat
40.1/100
Crime rate
Moorak
9.7 / 1k
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Moorak
2
Ob Flat
0
Population
Moorak
1,412
Ob Flat
470
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Moorak | Ob Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 40.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.7/100 | 43.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 9.7 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 17 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,412 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Moorak reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Moorak pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Ob Flat is the better pick for stronger socioeconomic advantage. Moorak generally means more approachable mid-market housing, while Ob Flat leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Moorak suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Ob Flat is the stronger match for retirees.
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.