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McLaren Flat vs McLaren Vale

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 5.5 km apart, on the same open data. McLaren Flat scores higher on 3 of 10 measures.

McLaren FlatMcLaren Vale
Active4648
Safety9971
Wealth8918
Value928
Parks1624
Cafés2878
Transit12
Green space4651
Active & healthy5465
Schools nearby (OSM)1019
Median rent$350/wk $328/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$935,000$1,035,000
House sales this quarter914
Population1,6254,061
Full profile McLaren Flat in full McLaren Vale 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 McLaren Flat safer than McLaren Vale?

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

Which is cheaper, McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale?

McLaren Flat has the lower median house price of the two ($935,000 vs $1,035,000).

Should I live in McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale?

McLaren Flat scores higher on 3 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for McLaren Flat or McLaren Vale.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →