Overall score
Maraylya
42.9/100
Sackville North
32.8/100
Maraylya vs Sackville North, NSW suburb comparison
Maraylya for retirees and families; Sackville North for investment.
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
23
Sackville North
1
Population
Maraylya
1,281
Sackville North
388
Metric leadMaraylya 7Sackville North 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMaraylya
- Best for familiesMaraylya
- Best for investmentSackville North
- Best for best valueMaraylya
- 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 | 42.9/100 | 32.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 58.7/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.0 / 1k | 62.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 52 | 4 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 5 |
| Population | 1,281 | 388 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Maraylya is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, 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 and schools and education options, whereas Sackville North is the better pick for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Maraylya suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Sackville North is the stronger match for investors.