Maryborough vs Pialba, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Maryborough | Pialba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 65.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.7 / 1k | 37.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 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 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesPialba
- Best for familiesMaryborough
- Best for best schoolsMaryborough
Comparison summary
Maryborough (Qld) and Pialba offer different strengths across official suburb data. Maryborough (Qld) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Maryborough (Qld); Housing (desirability) favours Pialba; Crime rate favours Pialba. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Pialba, Families → Maryborough (Qld), Best schools → Maryborough (Qld).