Overall score
Gulmarrad
33.7/100
Maclean
42.5/100
Gulmarrad vs Maclean, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gulmarrad for value; Maclean for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GulmarradMaclean
Crime rate
Gulmarrad
53.2 / 1k
Maclean
53.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gulmarrad
1
Maclean
36
Population
Gulmarrad
1,950
Maclean
2,778
Metric leadGulmarrad 1Maclean 101 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Gulmarrad | Maclean |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.7/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 65.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.2 / 1k | 53.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 37 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 36 |
| Planning activity | 45 | 27 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Population | 1,950 | 2,778 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Gulmarrad is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Maclean is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Gulmarrad tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Maclean stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access.
Choose Gulmarrad if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Maclean for families and households prioritising schools.
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.