Maitland vs Muswellbrook, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maitland | Muswellbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60.2/100 | 44.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.1/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.0 / 1k | 145.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 112 | 677 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 331 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 564 |
| Population | 1,972 | 12,272 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMaitland
- Best for familiesMaitland
- Best for investmentMuswellbrook
- Best for best schoolsMaitland
Comparison summary
Maitland (NSW) and Muswellbrook offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maitland (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maitland (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Muswellbrook; Crime rate favours Maitland (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Maitland (NSW), Families → Maitland (NSW), Investment → Muswellbrook, Best schools → Maitland (NSW).