Overall score
Sackville North
39.5/100
South Maroota
50.4/100
Sackville North vs South Maroota, NSW Suburb Comparison
South Maroota for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Sackville NorthSouth Maroota
Crime rate
Sackville North
62.5 / 1k
South Maroota
62.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sackville North
2
South Maroota
6
Population
Sackville North
388
South Maroota
613
Metric leadSackville North 3South Maroota 63 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSouth Maroota
- Best for best valueSouth Maroota
- Best for best schoolsSouth Maroota
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 | Sackville North | South Maroota |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.5/100 | 50.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 62.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 21 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 2 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 11 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Population | 388 | 613 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Sackville North is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while South Maroota is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Sackville North pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas South Maroota is the better pick for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Sackville North, while South Maroota remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.