Overall score
Aberglasslyn
35.8/100
Maitland Vale
47.8/100
Aberglasslyn vs Maitland Vale, NSW Suburb Comparison
Maitland Vale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AberglasslynMaitland Vale
Crime rate
Aberglasslyn
95.3 / 1k
Maitland Vale
94.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aberglasslyn
267
Maitland Vale
1
Population
Aberglasslyn
6,552
Maitland Vale
281
Metric leadAberglasslyn 4Maitland Vale 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaitland Vale
- Best for investmentMaitland Vale
- Best for best valueMaitland Vale
- Best for best schoolsMaitland Vale
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 | Aberglasslyn | Maitland Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.8/100 | 47.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.3 / 1k | 94.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | — |
| Public transport stops | 75 | 6 |
| Walkability | 55.0/100 | 9.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 267 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 8 |
| Green cover | 4.8% | 11.6% |
| Population | 6,552 | 281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Aberglasslyn reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Maitland Vale is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Aberglasslyn sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Maitland Vale is more regionally self-contained.
Aberglasslyn tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Maitland Vale stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook.
Aberglasslyn suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Maitland Vale is the stronger match for retirees and investors.
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.