Overall score
Marysville
21.1/100
Taggerty
15.6/100
Marysville for families and investment; Taggerty for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marysville
21.1/100
Taggerty
15.6/100
Crime rate
Marysville
79.7 / 1k
Taggerty
105.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marysville
1
Taggerty
0
Population
Marysville
501
Taggerty
405
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 | Marysville | Taggerty |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 21.1/100 | 15.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.6/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 79.7 / 1k | 105.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 4 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 18 |
| Population | 501 | 405 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Marysville is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, and Taggerty is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Marysville pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves, whereas Taggerty is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Marysville, while Taggerty remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.