Overall score
Blacktown
44.9/100
Marayong
39.2/100
Blacktown vs Marayong, NSW Suburb Comparison
Blacktown for retirees and schools; Marayong for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BlacktownMarayong
Crime rate
Blacktown
124.0 / 1k
Marayong
124.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Blacktown
604
Marayong
129
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Marayong
7,834
Metric leadBlacktown 9Marayong 31 tiedacross 13 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 | Blacktown | Marayong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.0/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 124.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 101 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 604 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 98 | 15 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 6.3% |
| Population | 50,961 | 7,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Blacktown is an energetic metro larger suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Marayong is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Blacktown is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Marayong answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Blacktown, while Marayong 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.