Overall score
Ob Flat
43.7/100
Port Macdonnell
24.4/100
Ob Flat vs Port Macdonnell, SA suburb comparison
Ob Flat for retirees and 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
27.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ob Flat
0
Port Macdonnell
6
Population
Ob Flat
470
Port Macdonnell
859
Metric leadOb Flat 5Port Macdonnell 21 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 | Ob Flat | Port Macdonnell |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 24.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 73.3/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.7 / 1k | 27.1 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 26 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Port Macdonnell answers with nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community. Ob Flat generally means more mid-market housing value, while Port Macdonnell leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Ob Flat, while Port Macdonnell remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.