Overall score
Maryknoll
57.2/100
Tynong North
40.5/100
Maryknoll for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maryknoll
57.2/100
Tynong North
40.5/100
Crime rate
Maryknoll
19.8 / 1k
Tynong North
98.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryknoll
5
Tynong North
3
Population
Maryknoll
646
Tynong North
440
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 | Maryknoll | Tynong North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.2/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 59.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.8 / 1k | 98.2 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 21 |
| Population | 646 | 440 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Maryknoll reads as a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks; Tynong North is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Maryknoll tends to lead on housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities, while Tynong North stands out for a quieter safety profile. On housing, Maryknoll sits in a expensive band, compared with a well priced feel in Tynong North.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Maryknoll, while Tynong North remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.