Overall score
Maleny
68.4/100
Reesville
49.9/100
Maleny vs Reesville, QLD Suburb Comparison
Maleny for retirees and families; Reesville for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MalenyReesville
Crime rate
Maleny
13.8 / 1k
Reesville
13.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maleny
133
Reesville
1
Population
Maleny
3,959
Reesville
573
Metric leadMaleny 7Reesville 21 tiedacross 10 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 | Maleny | Reesville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.4/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 71.1/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 13.8 / 1k | 13.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 17 | 1 |
| Walkability | 49.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 133 | 1 |
| Green cover | 12.9% | 0.6% |
| Population | 3,959 | 573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Maleny is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace, while Reesville is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Maleny pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability, whereas Reesville is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Maleny sits in a expensive band, compared with a gently premium feel in Reesville.
Maleny suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Reesville 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.