Gillieston Heights vs Maitland, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gillieston Heights | Maitland |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 60.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.9/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 52.8 / 1k | 106.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 112 |
| Walkability | 78.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 331 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 24 |
| Population | 4,796 | 1,972 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesGillieston Heights
- Best for familiesMaitland
- Best for investmentGillieston Heights
- Best for best valueGillieston Heights
- Best for best schoolsMaitland
Comparison summary
Gillieston Heights and Maitland (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maitland (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maitland (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Gillieston Heights; Crime rate favours Gillieston Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gillieston Heights, Families → Maitland (NSW), Investment → Gillieston Heights, Best value → Gillieston Heights.