Gables vs Maraylya
The verdict
Gables is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $1.94M in Maraylya. Gables rates higher for education (78 vs 51). Maraylya is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 25.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Maraylya rates higher (100 vs 59/100 in Gables).
Scores
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 29 |
| Transport | 31 | 24 |
| Education | 78 | 51 |
| Liveability | 22 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,339 | 1,281 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,219 | $2,607 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.1% | 28.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.3% | 85.2% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Growth: Gables High Growth · Maraylya High Growth
Property
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.35M | $1.94M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $820 | $820 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 60 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 59 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 240 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 90 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 389 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,324 | 2,264 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,091 | 1,018 |
Transport
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 107 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.8 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.3°C | 30.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.4 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.9 km | 41.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 9.5 km |
Population & growth
| Gables | Maraylya | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,339 | 1,281 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,501 | 1,408 |
| Projected 2041 | 21,769 | 1,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 26.32% | 2.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gables or Maraylya?
Maraylya has the higher residential safety score (Gables 59/100 vs Maraylya 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Gables or Maraylya?
Gables is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.35M versus $1.94M.
Which has better schools, Gables or Maraylya?
Gables has a higher average school ICSEA (Gables 1091 vs Maraylya 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gables or Maraylya?
Gables has the higher transport score (Gables 31/100 vs Maraylya 24/100).
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