Overall score
Myers Flat
40.6/100
Sebastian
31.6/100
Myers Flat for retirees and families; Sebastian for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Myers Flat
40.6/100
Sebastian
31.6/100
Crime rate
Myers Flat
14.3 / 1k
Sebastian
31.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Myers Flat
1
Sebastian
3
Population
Myers Flat
545
Sebastian
251
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 | Myers Flat | Sebastian |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.6/100 | 31.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.0/100 | 91.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.3 / 1k | 31.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 4 |
| Population | 545 | 251 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Myers Flat reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; Sebastian is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Myers Flat is stronger for a quieter safety profile and overall desirability; Sebastian answers with housing affordability and walkability. On housing, Myers Flat sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Sebastian.
Choose Myers Flat if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Sebastian for value-focused buyers.