Overall score
O'Malley
46.1/100
Phillip
67.1/100
O'Malley for retirees and families; Phillip for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
O'Malley
46.1/100
Phillip
67.1/100
Crime rate
O'Malley
5.5 / 1k
Phillip
70.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
O'Malley
23
Phillip
913
Population
O'Malley
928
Phillip
5,197
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.
O'Malley is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, while Phillip is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
O'Malley tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Phillip stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
O'Malley suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Phillip is the stronger match for investors and value-focused buyers.