Overall score
Maryborough
63.6/100
Maryborough West
42.9/100
Maryborough vs Maryborough West, QLD suburb comparison
Maryborough for families and schools; Maryborough West for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaryboroughMaryborough West
Crime rate
Maryborough
63.8 / 1k
Maryborough West
63.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryborough
184
Maryborough West
17
Population
Maryborough
15,287
Maryborough West
568
Metric leadMaryborough 6Maryborough West 3across 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- Best for investmentMaryborough West
- Best for best schoolsMaryborough
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 | Maryborough | Maryborough West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 42.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 79.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 63.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 1 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 4.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 17 |
| Population | 15,287 | 568 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maryborough is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Maryborough West is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
On the data, Maryborough is stronger for parks and reserves and walkability; Maryborough West answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Maryborough the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Maryborough West.