Overall score
Ashcroft
26.1/100
Miller
40.8/100
Ashcroft vs Miller, NSW Suburb Comparison
Ashcroft for schools; Miller for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AshcroftMiller
Crime rate
Ashcroft
72.9 / 1k
Miller
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ashcroft
37
Miller
98
Population
Ashcroft
3,634
Miller
3,374
Metric leadAshcroft 5Miller 62 tiedacross 13 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.
| Category | Ashcroft | Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.1/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 14.0/100 | 28.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 16 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | 61 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 7 |
| Green cover | 21.1% | 15.5% |
| Population | 3,634 | 3,374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Ashcroft reads as a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar 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, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook, while Miller stands out for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Households prioritising schools may find Ashcroft the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Miller.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.