Maryborough vs Simson
The verdict
Maryborough rates higher for transport (75 vs 0). Maryborough is closer to the coast (126.7 km vs 130.3 km).
Scores
MaryboroughSimson
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 17 |
| Transport | 75 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 40 |
| Liveability | 57 | 14 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,160 | 76 |
| Median age | 51 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $876 | $1,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.6% | 23.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.4% | 81.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Maryborough Stable · Simson Stable
Property
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $372K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $295K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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 | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 453 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 294 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 576 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,088 | 1,316 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Maryborough · Simson
Transport
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 75 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 84 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 410 m | 6.5 km |
Liveability
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 126.7 km | 130.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 137.2 km | 138.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 57.1 km | 62.1 km |
Population & growth
| Maryborough | Simson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,160 | 76 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,272 | 79 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,975 | 84 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.34% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Maryborough or Simson?
Maryborough has the higher transport score (Maryborough 75/100 vs Simson 0/100).
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