Overall score
Hamilton South
38.0/100
Maryville
42.5/100
Hamilton South vs Maryville, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hamilton South for retirees and investment; Maryville for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hamilton SouthMaryville
Crime rate
Hamilton South
228.6 / 1k
Maryville
404.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton South
42
Maryville
37
Population
Hamilton South
4,057
Maryville
1,671
Metric leadHamilton South 8Maryville 41 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHamilton South
- Best for familiesMaryville
- Best for investmentHamilton South
- Best for best valueMaryville
- Best for best schoolsHamilton South
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 | Hamilton South | Maryville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 58.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.6 / 1k | 404.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 12 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 28.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 13 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Population | 4,057 | 1,671 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Hamilton South is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Maryville is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm. Hamilton South sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Maryville is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Hamilton South is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; Maryville answers with housing affordability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Families may find Hamilton South the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Maryville.
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.