Overall score
Glenorie
51.6/100
Maraylya
42.9/100
Glenorie vs Maraylya, NSW suburb comparison
Glenorie for families and investment; Maraylya for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenorieMaraylya
Crime rate
Glenorie
25.3 / 1k
Maraylya
40.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenorie
0
Maraylya
23
Population
Glenorie
3,792
Maraylya
1,281
Metric leadGlenorie 7Maraylya 31 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 | Glenorie | Maraylya |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.0/100 | 58.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 40.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 93 | 52 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 23 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 6 |
| Population | 3,792 | 1,281 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenorie is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Maraylya is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Glenorie sits among greener hillside streets, while Maraylya keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenorie tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Maraylya stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Glenorie, while Maraylya remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.