Overall score
Aldershot
30.3/100
Maryborough
63.6/100
Aldershot vs Maryborough, QLD suburb comparison
Maryborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldershotMaryborough
Crime rate
Aldershot
63.8 / 1k
Maryborough
63.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldershot
4
Maryborough
184
Population
Aldershot
1,311
Maryborough
15,287
Metric leadAldershot 0Maryborough 62 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaryborough
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- Best for investmentMaryborough
- Best for best valueMaryborough
- Best for best schoolsMaryborough
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 | Aldershot | Maryborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 30.3/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.0/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 63.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 22 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 184 |
| Population | 1,311 | 15,287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldershot is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Maryborough is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Aldershot pulls ahead on a country-town feel and relatively affordable housing, whereas Maryborough is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Maryborough, while Aldershot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.