Overall score
Granville
33.7/100
Maryborough
47.5/100
Granville vs Maryborough, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maryborough for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GranvilleMaryborough
Crime rate
Granville
103.0 / 1k
Maryborough
103.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Granville
19
Maryborough
190
Population
Granville
2,532
Maryborough
15,287
Metric leadGranville 1Maryborough 82 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaryborough
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- Best for investmentMaryborough
- Best for best valueMaryborough
- Best for best schoolsMaryborough
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 | Granville | Maryborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 64.2/100 | 74.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.0 / 1k | 103.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 22 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 190 |
| Green cover | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| Population | 2,532 | 15,287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Granville is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience, while Maryborough is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Granville is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Maryborough answers with schools and education options, parks and reserves, and walkability.
On balance, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maryborough, while Granville 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.