Overall score
Bald Knob
57.7/100
Maleny
68.4/100
Bald Knob vs Maleny, QLD Suburb Comparison
Bald Knob for schools; Maleny for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Bald KnobMaleny
Crime rate
Bald Knob
13.9 / 1k
Maleny
13.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bald Knob
5
Maleny
133
Population
Bald Knob
280
Maleny
3,959
Metric leadBald Knob 1Maleny 71 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Bald Knob | Maleny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.7/100 | 68.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.9/100 | 71.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.9 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 17 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 49.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 133 |
| Green cover | 3.3% | 12.9% |
| Population | 280 | 3,959 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bald Knob is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Maleny is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bald Knob pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Maleny is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Retirees and families may find Bald Knob the better fit, while investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maleny.
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.