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Golden Square vs Maiden Gully, VIC suburb comparison

Golden Square for investment and value; Maiden Gully for retirees and families.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Golden SquareMaiden Gully

Overall score

Golden Square

62.9/100

Maiden Gully

56.7/100

Crime rate

Golden Square

92.4 / 1k

Maiden Gully

24.1 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Golden Square

123

Maiden Gully

33

Population

Golden Square

9,220

Maiden Gully

5,407

Metric leadGolden Square 8Maiden Gully 3across 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryGolden SquareMaiden Gully
Overall score62.9/10056.7/100
Housing (desirability)80.9/10068.8/100
Crime rate92.4 / 1k24.1 / 1k
Schools & preschools31
Parks & reserves53
Public transport stops6530
Walkability82.0/10072.0/100
Nearby amenities12333
Planning activity13468
Population9,2205,407
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)3/108/10

Comparison summary

Put side by side, Golden Square is a regional established suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Maiden Gully is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood. Maiden Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Golden Square keeps a flatter suburban layout.

Golden Square pulls ahead on housing affordability and schools and education options, whereas Maiden Gully is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Golden Square sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Maiden Gully.

Golden Square suits investors and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Maiden Gully is the stronger match for retirees and families.

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