Overall score
Maryborough West
45.5/100
Tinana
37.5/100
Maryborough West for retirees and value; Tinana for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maryborough West
45.5/100
Tinana
37.5/100
Crime rate
Maryborough West
103.6 / 1k
Tinana
104.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryborough West
17
Tinana
54
Population
Maryborough West
568
Tinana
5,872
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 West | Tinana |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.5/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 69.0/100 | 63.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 103.6 / 1k | 104.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 6 |
| Walkability | 4.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 17 | 54 |
| Green cover | 39.4% | 2.3% |
| Population | 568 | 5,872 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Maryborough West reads as a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace; Tinana is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Maryborough West tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, while Tinana stands out for parks and reserves, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Maryborough West sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Tinana.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Maryborough West, while Tinana remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.