Maleny vs North Maleny, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maleny | North Maleny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 67.5/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.2/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 6.8 / 1k | 7.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 4 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 128 | 22 |
| Population | 3,959 | 710 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNorth Maleny
- Best for familiesNorth Maleny
- Best for investmentMaleny
- Best for best valueMaleny
- Best for best schoolsMaleny
Comparison summary
Maleny and North Maleny offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maleny leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maleny; Housing (desirability) favours Maleny; Crime rate favours Maleny. Quick verdicts: Retirees → North Maleny, Families → North Maleny, Investment → Maleny, Best value → Maleny.