Overall score
Ob Flat
40.1/100
Yahl
36.9/100
Ob Flat vs Yahl, SA Suburb Comparison
Ob Flat for value; Yahl for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ob FlatYahl
Crime rate
Ob Flat
14.7 / 1k
Yahl
18.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ob Flat
0
Yahl
4
Population
Ob Flat
470
Yahl
817
Metric leadOb Flat 4Yahl 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)
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 | Yahl |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.1/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.4/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 14.7 / 1k | 18.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| Population | 470 | 817 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Ob Flat is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Yahl is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Ob Flat tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability, while Yahl stands out for nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Ob Flat sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Yahl.
Ob Flat suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Yahl is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.