Overall score
Maryborough
63.6/100
Tinana South
35.1/100
Maryborough for families and value; Tinana South for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maryborough
63.6/100
Tinana South
35.1/100
Crime rate
Maryborough
63.8 / 1k
Tinana South
63.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryborough
184
Tinana South
1
Population
Maryborough
15,287
Tinana South
545
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Maryborough | Tinana South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.6/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.6/100 | 74.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.8 / 1k | 63.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 22 | — |
| Walkability | 63.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 1 |
| Population | 15,287 | 545 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Maryborough reads as a regional established suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Tinana South is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
On the data, Maryborough is stronger for schools and education options and walkability; Tinana South answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Maryborough generally means more approachable housing costs, while Tinana South leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Choose Maryborough if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward Tinana South for retirees and investors.