Overall score
Glenorie
49.4/100
South Maroota
50.4/100
Glenorie vs South Maroota, NSW Suburb Comparison
Glenorie for retirees and investment; South Maroota for families and schools.
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
1
South Maroota
6
Population
Glenorie
3,792
South Maroota
613
Metric leadGlenorie 6South Maroota 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesGlenorie
- Best for familiesSouth Maroota
- Best for investmentGlenorie
- Best for best schoolsSouth Maroota
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 | 49.4/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.3/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 25.3 / 1k | 62.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 93 | 21 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas South Maroota is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Glenorie, while South Maroota remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.