Overall score
Maclean
42.5/100
Townsend
40.8/100
Maclean vs Townsend, NSW Suburb Comparison
Maclean for retirees and families; Townsend for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MacleanTownsend
Crime rate
Maclean
53.1 / 1k
Townsend
53.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maclean
36
Townsend
9
Population
Maclean
2,778
Townsend
991
Metric leadMaclean 7Townsend 23 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 | Maclean | Townsend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.1/100 | 74.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 53.1 / 1k | 53.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 64.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 16 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 36 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 13 |
| Green cover | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Population | 2,778 | 991 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maclean is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Townsend is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Maclean is stronger for a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability; Townsend answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Townsend, while Maclean 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.