Maryborough vs Maryborough West
The verdict
Maryborough rates higher for liveability (93 vs 28). Maryborough is closer to the coast (16.8 km vs 20.5 km).
Scores
MaryboroughMaryborough West
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 30 | 33 |
| Liveability | 93 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,287 | 568 |
| Median age | 49 | 53 |
| Median household income (wk) | $926 | $1,269 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 20.0% |
| Born in Australia | 83.2% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Maryborough — · Maryborough West —
Property
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 87 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 536 | 528 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | 352 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,606 | 5,606 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 2 |
| Government | 7 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 1,005 |
See the full school list on each profile: Maryborough · Maryborough West
Transport
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 71.3 km | 74.0 km |
Liveability
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 1 |
| Parks | 26 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 6 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 7 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 16.8 km | 20.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 218.9 km | 222.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 52.8 km | 48.7 km |
Population & growth
| Maryborough | Maryborough West | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 15,287 | 568 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,625 | 581 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Maryborough or Maryborough West?
Maryborough has the higher residential safety score (Maryborough 88/100 vs Maryborough West 87/100).
Which has better schools, Maryborough or Maryborough West?
Maryborough West has a higher average school ICSEA (Maryborough 938 vs Maryborough West 1005; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Maryborough or Maryborough West?
Maryborough and Maryborough West have similar transport scores.
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