Overall score
Balliang
49.3/100
Maddingley
38.9/100
Balliang vs Maddingley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Balliang for schools; Maddingley for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BalliangMaddingley
Crime rate
Balliang
71.2 / 1k
Maddingley
76.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Balliang
3
Maddingley
61
Population
Balliang
254
Maddingley
5,491
Metric leadBalliang 5Maddingley 51 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 familiesMaddingley
- Best for investmentMaddingley
- Best for best valueMaddingley
- Best for best schoolsBalliang
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 | Balliang | Maddingley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.9/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 71.2 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | — | 24 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 53 |
| Green cover | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Population | 254 | 5,491 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Balliang reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Maddingley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Balliang sits among greener hillside streets, while Maddingley keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Balliang tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Maddingley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves. Balliang generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Maddingley leans toward more approachable mid-market housing.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maddingley, while Balliang 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.