Overall score
Blacktown
68.2/100
Marayong
54.3/100
Blacktown vs Marayong, NSW suburb comparison
Blacktown for families and value.
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
589
Marayong
123
Population
Blacktown
50,961
Marayong
7,834
Metric leadBlacktown 9Marayong 2across 11 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 | 68.2/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.0/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 124.0 / 1k | 124.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 29 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 538 | 101 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 589 | 123 |
| Planning activity | 84 | 12 |
| 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 schools and education options and parks and reserves; Marayong answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Blacktown sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Marayong.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Blacktown, while Marayong remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.