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Maryvale (Southern Downs) vs North Branch (Southern Downs)

The verdict

North Branch (Southern Downs) rates higher for education (41 vs 31). North Branch (Southern Downs) is closer to the coast (99.8 km vs 105.8 km).

Scores

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Overall2123
Transport00
Education3141
Liveability3330

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Population39246
Median age5453
Median household income (wk)$833$1,062
Bachelor degree or higher19.1%31.0%
Born in Australia77.5%78.3%
Avg household size2.12

Growth: Maryvale (Southern Downs) · North Branch (Southern Downs)

Property

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not availableData not available
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Data not available

Safety

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k5100
Motor vehicle theft /100k2550
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,4474,447

Total incidents over time

Schools

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA935Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Maryvale (Southern Downs) · North Branch (Southern Downs)

Transport

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)57.9 km50.0 km

Liveability

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp16.8°C16.8°C
Annual rainfall (mm)720720
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks20
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)105.8 km99.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)100.5 km92.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)29.4 km35.1 km

Population & growth

Maryvale (Southern Downs)North Branch (Southern Downs)
Population (2021)39246
Estimated 202541449
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.37%1.59%

Common questions

Which has better public transport, Maryvale (Southern Downs) or North Branch (Southern Downs)?

Maryvale (Southern Downs) and North Branch (Southern Downs) have similar transport scores.

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