Overall score
North Maleny
50.9/100
Witta
42.2/100
North Maleny vs Witta, QLD suburb comparison
North Maleny for retirees and families; Witta for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
North MalenyWitta
Crime rate
North Maleny
8.2 / 1k
Witta
8.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
North Maleny
22
Witta
8
Population
North Maleny
710
Witta
1,296
Metric leadNorth Maleny 5Witta 3across 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 best valueNorth Maleny
- Best for best schoolsWitta
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 | 50.9/100 | 42.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 50.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 8.2 / 1k | 8.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 2 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 2.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 8 |
| 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 parks and reserves and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Witta is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer North Maleny, while Witta remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.