Overall score
Marryatville
40.0/100
Maylands
45.6/100
Marryatville vs Maylands, SA suburb comparison
Maylands for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MarryatvilleMaylands
Crime rate
Marryatville
29.4 / 1k
Maylands
42.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marryatville
32
Maylands
30
Population
Marryatville
648
Maylands
1,508
Metric leadMarryatville 5Maylands 4across 9 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 | Marryatville | Maylands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.0/100 | 45.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.4/100 | 43.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.4 / 1k | 42.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 9.5/100 | 8.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 32 | 30 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 25 |
| Population | 648 | 1,508 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marryatville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Maylands is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Marryatville pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Maylands is the better pick for housing affordability and overall desirability.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Maylands, while Marryatville remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.