Overall score
Aldershot
34.3/100
Maryborough West
45.5/100
Aldershot vs Maryborough West, QLD Suburb Comparison
Aldershot for schools; Maryborough West for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AldershotMaryborough West
Crime rate
Aldershot
103.9 / 1k
Maryborough West
103.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Aldershot
4
Maryborough West
17
Population
Aldershot
1,311
Maryborough West
568
Metric leadAldershot 1Maryborough West 72 tiedacross 10 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 West
- Best for familiesMaryborough West
- Best for investmentMaryborough West
- Best for best valueMaryborough West
- Best for best schoolsAldershot
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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 45.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 29.4/100 | 69.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.9 / 1k | 103.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 17 |
| Green cover | 38.9% | 39.4% |
| Population | 1,311 | 568 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Aldershot reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Maryborough West is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Aldershot tends to lead on a larger local community, while Maryborough West stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maryborough West, while Aldershot remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.