Overall score
Mount Schank
27.7/100
Ob Flat
43.7/100
Mount Schank vs Ob Flat, SA suburb comparison
Ob Flat for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Mount SchankOb Flat
Crime rate
Mount Schank
8.0 / 1k
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mount Schank
1
Ob Flat
0
Population
Mount Schank
264
Ob Flat
470
Metric leadMount Schank 3Ob Flat 41 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Mount Schank | Ob Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.7/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 73.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.0 / 1k | 14.7 / 1k |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 11 |
| Population | 264 | 470 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Mount Schank reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace. Mount Schank sits among greener hillside streets, while Ob Flat keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Mount Schank tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities, while Ob Flat stands out for housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Ob Flat, while Mount Schank remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.