Overall score
Maryville
36.4/100
Mayfield
63.7/100
Maryville for retirees; Mayfield for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maryville
36.4/100
Mayfield
63.7/100
Crime rate
Maryville
404.4 / 1k
Mayfield
109.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryville
29
Mayfield
272
Population
Maryville
1,671
Mayfield
9,760
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 | Maryville | Mayfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 404.4 / 1k | 109.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 169 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 272 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 91 |
| Population | 1,671 | 9,760 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Put side by side, Maryville is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city, and Mayfield is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Maryville sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Mayfield is in a middle-ring position.
Maryville tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mayfield stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Maryville if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Mayfield for families and value-focused buyers.