South Maitland vs Telarah, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Maitland | Telarah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.7/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.1/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.5 / 1k | 106.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 33 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 27 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 5 |
| Population | 432 | 2,318 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTelarah
- Best for investmentTelarah
- Best for best valueSouth Maitland
Comparison summary
South Maitland and Telarah offer different strengths across official suburb data. Telarah leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Telarah; Housing (desirability) favours South Maitland; Crime rate favours Telarah. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Telarah, Investment → Telarah, Best value → South Maitland.