Overall score
Glenorie
51.6/100
South Maroota
36.5/100
Glenorie vs South Maroota, NSW suburb comparison
Glenorie for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GlenorieSouth Maroota
Crime rate
Glenorie
25.3 / 1k
South Maroota
62.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Glenorie
0
South Maroota
5
Population
Glenorie
3,792
South Maroota
613
Metric leadGlenorie 7South Maroota 21 tiedacross 10 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 | South Maroota |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.0/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 62.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 93 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 9 |
| Population | 3,792 | 613 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Glenorie is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace, while South Maroota is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Glenorie sits among greener hillside streets, while South Maroota keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Glenorie pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas South Maroota is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Glenorie, while South Maroota remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.