Overall score
Maryborough
63.6/100
Pialba
59.2/100
Maryborough vs Pialba, QLD suburb comparison
Maryborough for families and schools; Pialba for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MaryboroughPialba
Crime rate
Maryborough
63.8 / 1k
Pialba
43.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryborough
184
Pialba
160
Population
Maryborough
15,287
Pialba
4,151
Metric leadMaryborough 6Pialba 21 tiedacross 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 retireesPialba
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- 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 | Pialba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 59.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 43.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | 6 |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 46.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 160 |
| Population | 15,287 | 4,151 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Maryborough is a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Pialba is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience.
On the data, Maryborough is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Pialba answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Maryborough suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Pialba is the stronger match for retirees.