Overall score
Ob Flat
40.1/100
Port Macdonnell
38.0/100
Ob Flat vs Port Macdonnell, SA Suburb Comparison
Ob Flat for retirees and value; Port Macdonnell for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ob FlatPort Macdonnell
Crime rate
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Port Macdonnell
28.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ob Flat
0
Port Macdonnell
10
Population
Ob Flat
470
Port Macdonnell
859
Metric leadOb Flat 4Port Macdonnell 42 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesOb Flat
- Best for familiesPort Macdonnell
- Best for best valueOb Flat
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 | Ob Flat | Port Macdonnell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.7 / 1k | 28.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 29 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Population | 470 | 859 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Port Macdonnell is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
On the data, Ob Flat is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Port Macdonnell answers with nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a larger local community. Ob Flat generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Port Macdonnell leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Ob Flat, while Port Macdonnell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.