Overall score
Ormeau Hills
44.3/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Ormeau Hills for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ormeau Hills
44.3/100
Yatala
42.1/100
Crime rate
Ormeau Hills
34.6 / 1k
Yatala
118.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ormeau Hills
7
Yatala
28
Population
Ormeau Hills
4,521
Yatala
1,405
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 | Ormeau Hills | Yatala |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.3/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.5/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 34.6 / 1k | 118.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 42.8/100 | 42.8/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 9 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 17.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 28 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Population | 4,521 | 1,405 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Ormeau Hills reads as a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Yatala is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Ormeau Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Yatala keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Ormeau Hills is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Yatala answers with walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Retirees, families, and value-focused buyers may find Ormeau Hills the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Yatala.
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.