Overall score
Doonside
51.1/100
Marayong
39.2/100
Doonside vs Marayong, NSW Suburb Comparison
Doonside for retirees and investment; Marayong for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DoonsideMarayong
Crime rate
Doonside
55.7 / 1k
Marayong
124.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Doonside
190
Marayong
129
Population
Doonside
13,614
Marayong
7,834
Metric leadDoonside 8Marayong 41 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 | Doonside | Marayong |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.1/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 40.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.7 / 1k | 124.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 164 | 101 |
| Walkability | 90.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 190 | 129 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 15 |
| Green cover | 24.6% | 6.3% |
| Population | 13,614 | 7,834 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Doonside reads as an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Marayong is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Doonside tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Marayong stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Doonside if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Marayong for households prioritising schools.
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.