Overall score
Bidwill
37.7/100
Maryborough
63.9/100
Bidwill vs Maryborough, QLD suburb comparison
Bidwill for retirees and investment; Maryborough for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BidwillMaryborough
Crime rate
Bidwill
60.4 / 1k
Maryborough
61.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bidwill
0
Maryborough
184
Population
Bidwill
517
Maryborough
15,287
Metric leadBidwill 3Maryborough 4across 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBidwill
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- Best for investmentBidwill
- 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 | Bidwill | Maryborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.7/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 83.2/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.4 / 1k | 61.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 22 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 184 |
| Population | 517 | 15,287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bidwill is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Maryborough is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Bidwill tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Maryborough stands out for a quieter safety profile and walkability.
Bidwill suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Maryborough is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.