Overall score
Gympie
63.5/100
Maryborough
63.9/100
Gympie vs Maryborough, QLD suburb comparison
Maryborough for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
GympieMaryborough
Crime rate
Gympie
45.9 / 1k
Maryborough
61.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gympie
215
Maryborough
184
Population
Gympie
11,355
Maryborough
15,287
Metric leadGympie 4Maryborough 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- 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 | Gympie | Maryborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.5/100 | 63.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.0/100 | 63.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 45.9 / 1k | 61.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 22 |
| Walkability | 94.0/100 | 63.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 215 | 184 |
| Population | 11,355 | 15,287 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Gympie 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.
Gympie pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, whereas Maryborough is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maryborough, while Gympie remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.