Overall score
Sackville North
32.8/100
South Maroota
36.5/100
Sackville North for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Sackville North
32.8/100
South Maroota
36.5/100
Crime rate
Sackville North
62.5 / 1k
South Maroota
62.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Sackville North
1
South Maroota
5
Population
Sackville North
388
South Maroota
613
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 | Sackville North | South Maroota |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.8/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 62.5 / 1k | 62.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 4 | 21 |
| Walkability | 6.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 10 |
| Population | 388 | 613 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
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 calmer planning outlook, whereas South Maroota is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Sackville North the better fit, while families are more likely to prefer South Maroota.