Ob Flat at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
470
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Ob Flat.
The postcode for Ob Flat is 5291 (SA).
Ob Flat (5291) sits in the Wattle Range region of South Australia.
Ob Flat has roughly 470 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ob Flat scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ob Flat's population at 470, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
470
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
470
Median age: 48
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ob Flat.
Local schools for Ob Flat
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Government School Catchment
Yahl Primary School
Grant High School
Moorak Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Ob Flat.
- What is the Ob Flat postcode?
- Ob Flat is in the 5291 postcode, in SA, in the Wattle Range region.
- Where is Ob Flat?
- Ob Flat is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5291, in the Wattle Range region.
- What is the average rent in Ob Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Ob Flat?
- There are 12 schools serving Ob Flat on this page, including Yahl Primary School, Grant High School, Moorak Primary School.
- How walkable is Ob Flat?
- Ob Flat has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ob Flat?
- Ob Flat is close to O B Flat, Square Mile, Yahl, Mount Schank, Moorak.
- What is the population of Ob Flat?
- The population of Ob Flat is approximately 470 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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