Overall score
Montville
51.6/100
North Maleny
50.9/100
Montville vs North Maleny, QLD suburb comparison
Montville for schools; North Maleny for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MontvilleNorth Maleny
Crime rate
Montville
30.3 / 1k
North Maleny
8.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Montville
88
North Maleny
22
Population
Montville
1,092
North Maleny
710
Metric leadMontville 5North Maleny 21 tiedacross 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesNorth Maleny
- Best for familiesNorth Maleny
- Best for investmentNorth Maleny
- Best for best valueNorth Maleny
- Best for best schoolsMontville
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Montville | North Maleny |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.6/100 | 50.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.3/100 | 49.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.3 / 1k | 8.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 4 |
| Walkability | 71.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 22 |
| Population | 1,092 | 710 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Montville is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and North Maleny is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Montville tends to lead on parks and reserves and walkability, while North Maleny stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Households prioritising schools may find Montville the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer North Maleny.