Overall score
Maraylya
45.5/100
Sackville North
39.5/100
Maraylya vs Sackville North, NSW Suburb Comparison
Maraylya for families and schools; Sackville North for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaraylyaSackville North
Crime rate
Maraylya
40.0 / 1k
Sackville North
62.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maraylya
24
Sackville North
2
Population
Maraylya
1,281
Sackville North
388
Metric leadMaraylya 8Sackville North 14 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMaraylya
- Best for investmentSackville North
- Best for best valueSackville North
- Best for best schoolsMaraylya
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 | Maraylya | Sackville North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.5/100 | 49.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.0 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 4 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 24 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 6 |
| Green cover | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Population | 1,281 | 388 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Maraylya is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Sackville North is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe. Maraylya sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Sackville North is more regionally self-contained.
Maraylya pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, public transport access, and walkability, whereas Sackville North is the better pick for housing affordability.
Maraylya suits retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Sackville North is the stronger match for investors.
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.