Beresfield vs Maryland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Beresfield | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 66.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.0 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 69 | 115 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 151 | 93 |
| Planning activity | 17 | 11 |
| Population | 3,267 | 7,714 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaryland
- Best for familiesMaryland
- Best for best valueBeresfield
- Best for best schoolsBeresfield
Comparison summary
Beresfield and Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maryland (Newcastle - NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maryland (Newcastle - NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Beresfield; Crime rate favours Maryland (Newcastle - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), Families → Maryland (Newcastle - NSW), Best value → Beresfield, Best schools → Beresfield.