Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Marayong
39.2/100
Acacia Gardens for families and schools; Marayong for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Acacia Gardens
45.6/100
Marayong
39.2/100
Crime rate
Acacia Gardens
25.5 / 1k
Marayong
124.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Acacia Gardens
27
Marayong
129
Population
Acacia Gardens
3,668
Marayong
7,834
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 | Acacia Gardens | Marayong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.6/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 11.7/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.5 / 1k | 124.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 39 | 101 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 15 |
| Green cover | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Population | 3,668 | 7,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 3/10 |
Put side by side, Acacia Gardens is a sought-after metro mid-sized suburb where housing reflects strong local demand, and Marayong is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Acacia Gardens sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Marayong is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Acacia Gardens is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Marayong answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Acacia Gardens if you are weighing retirees, families, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Marayong for investors and value-focused buyers.
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.