Overall score
Gembrook
45.0/100
Maryknoll
52.5/100
Gembrook vs Maryknoll, VIC Suburb Comparison
Gembrook for investment and schools; Maryknoll for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GembrookMaryknoll
Crime rate
Gembrook
121.0 / 1k
Maryknoll
19.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gembrook
16
Maryknoll
17
Population
Gembrook
2,559
Maryknoll
646
Metric leadGembrook 3Maryknoll 71 tiedacross 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 | Gembrook | Maryknoll |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.6/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 121.0 / 1k | 19.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 11 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | — |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 17 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 11 |
| Green cover | 5.7% | 19.8% |
| Population | 2,559 | 646 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gembrook is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, and Maryknoll is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Gembrook pulls ahead on parks and reserves, walkability, and a larger local community, whereas Maryknoll is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities. Gembrook generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Maryknoll leans toward more sought-after housing.
Gembrook suits investors and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Maryknoll is the stronger match for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
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.