Golden Square vs Maiden Gully, VIC suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Golden Square | Maiden Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.0/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.9/100 | 68.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.0 / 1k | 25.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 30 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 33 |
| Planning activity | 134 | 68 |
| Population | 9,220 | 5,407 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaiden Gully
- Best for familiesMaiden Gully
- Best for investmentGolden Square
- Best for best valueGolden Square
- Best for best schoolsMaiden Gully
Comparison summary
Golden Square and Maiden Gully offer different strengths across official suburb data. Golden Square leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Golden Square; Housing (desirability) favours Golden Square; Crime rate favours Maiden Gully. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maiden Gully, Families → Maiden Gully, Investment → Golden Square, Best value → Golden Square.