Overall score
Georgetown
42.0/100
Maryville
36.4/100
Georgetown for investment and value; Maryville for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Georgetown
42.0/100
Maryville
36.4/100
Crime rate
Georgetown
158.1 / 1k
Maryville
404.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Georgetown
38
Maryville
29
Population
Georgetown
2,072
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 | Georgetown | Maryville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.0/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.4/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 158.1 / 1k | 404.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 19 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 12 |
| Walkability | 40.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 29 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 10 |
| Population | 2,072 | 1,671 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 9/10 |
Georgetown reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Maryville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Georgetown tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Maryville stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Georgetown, while Maryville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.