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Happy Valley vs O'Halloran Hill

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.6 km apart, on the same open data. Happy Valley scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Happy ValleyO'Halloran Hill
Active7095
Safety8953
Wealth4542
Value2224
Parks5628
Cafés5766
Transit155
Green space9498
Active & healthy7482
Schools nearby (OSM)2836
Median rent$360/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$895,500$880,000
House sales this quarter3611
Population11,4202,722
Full profile Happy Valley in full O'Halloran Hill in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Happy Valley safer than O'Halloran Hill?

Happy Valley scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Happy Valley or O'Halloran Hill?

O'Halloran Hill has the lower median house price of the two ($880,000 vs $895,500).

Should I live in Happy Valley or O'Halloran Hill?

Happy Valley scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Happy Valley or O'Halloran Hill.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →