Overall score
Maiden Gully
55.5/100
Myers Flat
45.3/100
Maiden Gully for retirees and families; Myers Flat for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maiden Gully
55.5/100
Myers Flat
45.3/100
Crime rate
Maiden Gully
23.0 / 1k
Myers Flat
21.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maiden Gully
37
Myers Flat
3
Population
Maiden Gully
5,407
Myers Flat
545
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Maiden Gully | Myers Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.5/100 | 45.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.1/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.0 / 1k | 21.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 30 | — |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 68 | 18 |
| Green cover | 55.0% | 6.1% |
| Population | 5,407 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 4/10 |
Maiden Gully is a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood, while Myers Flat is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Maiden Gully sits among greener hillside streets, while Myers Flat keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Maiden Gully tends to lead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, while Myers Flat stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook. Maiden Gully generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Myers Flat leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Maiden Gully suits retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Myers Flat is the stronger match for families.
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.