Ashcroft vs Miller, NSW suburb comparison

Ashcroft for schools; Miller for investment and value.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

AshcroftMiller

Overall score

Ashcroft

34.3/100

Miller

48.6/100

Crime rate

Ashcroft

72.9 / 1k

Miller

73.0 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Ashcroft

31

Miller

84

Population

Ashcroft

3,634

Miller

3,374

Metric leadAshcroft 4Miller 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

Quick verdicts

Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)

Audience fit

Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100

All metrics

Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.

Full comparison table

Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.

CategoryAshcroftMiller
Overall score34.3/10048.6/100
Housing (desirability)29.6/10031.4/100
Crime rate72.9 / 1k73.0 / 1k
Schools & preschools1615
Parks & reserves46
Public transport stops3861
Walkability30.0/10057.0/100
Nearby amenities3184
Planning activity17
Population3,6343,374
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/101/10

Comparison summary

Ashcroft reads as a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm; Miller is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Ashcroft sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Miller is in a middle-ring position.

Ashcroft tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, while Miller stands out for housing affordability and schools and education options.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Miller, while Ashcroft remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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