Overall score
North Maleny
61.7/100
Witta
49.8/100
North Maleny vs Witta, QLD Suburb Comparison
North Maleny for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North MalenyWitta
Crime rate
North Maleny
12.9 / 1k
Witta
14.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Maleny
23
Witta
10
Population
North Maleny
710
Witta
1,296
Metric leadNorth Maleny 7Witta 21 tiedacross 10 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 schoolsNorth Maleny
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 | North Maleny | Witta |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 12.9 / 1k | 14.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 23 | 10 |
| Green cover | 6.4% | 0.6% |
| Population | 710 | 1,296 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, North Maleny is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Witta is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
North Maleny pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Witta is the better pick for housing affordability, walkability, and a larger local community. On housing, North Maleny sits in a gently premium band, compared with a well priced feel in Witta.
North Maleny suits retirees, families, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Witta is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.