Gulmarrad vs Maclean, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Gulmarrad | Maclean |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.3/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.6/100 | 69.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.5 / 1k | 59.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 37 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 31 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 17 |
| Population | 1,950 | 2,778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Gulmarrad and Maclean offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maclean leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maclean; Housing (desirability) favours Gulmarrad; Crime rate favours Gulmarrad. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Gulmarrad, Families → Maclean, Investment → Gulmarrad, Best schools → Maclean.