Overall score
Golden Square
49.2/100
Maiden Gully
55.5/100
Golden Square vs Maiden Gully, VIC Suburb Comparison
Golden Square for investment; Maiden Gully for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Golden SquareMaiden Gully
Crime rate
Golden Square
92.5 / 1k
Maiden Gully
23.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Golden Square
150
Maiden Gully
37
Population
Golden Square
9,220
Maiden Gully
5,407
Metric leadGolden Square 7Maiden Gully 51 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaiden Gully
- Best for familiesMaiden Gully
- Best for investmentGolden Square
- Best for best schoolsMaiden Gully
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 | Golden Square | Maiden Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.2/100 | 55.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.8/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 92.5 / 1k | 23.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 30 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 150 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 68 |
| Green cover | 5.1% | 55.0% |
| Population | 9,220 | 5,407 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
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, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Maiden Gully is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Golden Square sits in a affordable band, compared with a gently premium feel in Maiden Gully.
Golden Square suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Maiden Gully is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.