Overall score
Broadmeadow
50.8/100
Maryville
36.4/100
Maryville for investment and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Broadmeadow
50.8/100
Maryville
36.4/100
Crime rate
Broadmeadow
306.5 / 1k
Maryville
404.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadmeadow
156
Maryville
29
Population
Broadmeadow
1,688
Maryville
1,671
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Broadmeadow | Maryville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.5/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 306.5 / 1k | 404.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 14 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 66 | 12 |
| Walkability | 85.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 10 |
| Population | 1,688 | 1,671 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Broadmeadow is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Maryville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Broadmeadow sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Maryville is further out with more breathing room.
Broadmeadow pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Maryville is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Broadmeadow suits families and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Maryville is the stronger match for investors.