Overall score
Maryville
36.4/100
Stockton
41.3/100
Maryville for retirees and families; Stockton for beach lifestyle and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Maryville
36.4/100
Stockton
41.3/100
Crime rate
Maryville
404.4 / 1k
Stockton
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Maryville
29
Stockton
80
Population
Maryville
1,671
Stockton
4,046
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 | Stockton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.4/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 34.5/100 | 57.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 404.4 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 70 |
| Walkability | 28.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 29 | 80 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 47 |
| Population | 1,671 | 4,046 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Maryville reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Stockton is a coastal mid-sized suburb shaped by beach life and outdoor living. Where Stockton is shaped by the coast, Maryville offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Maryville pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Stockton is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Maryville if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Stockton for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.