Marayong vs Quakers Hill
The verdict
Marayong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.34M in Quakers Hill. Marayong rates higher for liveability (88 vs 74). Quakers Hill rates higher for education (69 vs 61). Marayong has a shorter estimated CBD commute (72 vs 75 min). On the separate residential safety score, Quakers Hill rates higher (92 vs 58/100 in Marayong).
Scores
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 79 |
| Transport | 94 | 93 |
| Education | 61 | 69 |
| Liveability | 88 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,834 | 27,893 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,593 | $2,310 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.3% | 49.9% |
| Born in Australia | 49.7% | 52.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Marayong Stable · Quakers Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | $801K | $894K |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 17.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $627 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 153 | 68 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 179 | 75 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 677 | 423 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,502 | 3,008 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 1,067 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marayong · Quakers Hill
Transport
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 93 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 49 | 129 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 720 m | 300 m |
Liveability
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 12 | 39 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 28 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 33.7 km | 33.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.2 km | 33.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Marayong | Quakers Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,834 | 27,893 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,107 | 29,298 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,309 | 31,025 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.86% | 1.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marayong or Quakers Hill?
Quakers Hill has the higher residential safety score (Marayong 58/100 vs Quakers Hill 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Marayong or Quakers Hill?
Marayong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.34M.
Which has better schools, Marayong or Quakers Hill?
Quakers Hill has a higher average school ICSEA (Marayong 1019 vs Quakers Hill 1067; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Marayong or Quakers Hill?
Marayong has the higher transport score (Marayong 94/100 vs Quakers Hill 93/100).
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