Overall score
Darley
38.5/100
Maddingley
38.9/100
Darley vs Maddingley, VIC Suburb Comparison
Maddingley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DarleyMaddingley
Crime rate
Darley
56.8 / 1k
Maddingley
76.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Darley
21
Maddingley
61
Population
Darley
9,190
Maddingley
5,491
Metric leadDarley 5Maddingley 71 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaddingley
- Best for familiesMaddingley
- Best for best schoolsMaddingley
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 | Darley | Maddingley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.5/100 | 38.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.5/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.8 / 1k | 76.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 24 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 21 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 53 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| Population | 9,190 | 5,491 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Darley is a well-connected metro established suburb with a familiar suburban feel, while Maddingley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Darley sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Maddingley is in a middle-ring position.
Darley pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Maddingley is the better pick for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Darley sits in a well priced band, compared with a approachable feel in Maddingley.
Retirees may find Darley the better fit, while investors and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maddingley.
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.