Overall score
Beachport
37.8/100
Millicent
36.8/100
Beachport for schools; Millicent for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Beachport
37.8/100
Millicent
36.8/100
Crime rate
Beachport
17.7 / 1k
Millicent
30.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Beachport
65
Millicent
10
Population
Beachport
745
Millicent
5,110
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Beachport | Millicent |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.8/100 | 36.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 44.2/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 17.7 / 1k | 30.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 1 | 2 |
| Walkability | 1.5/100 | 5.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 65 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 40 | 78 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Population | 745 | 5,110 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Put side by side, Beachport is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Millicent is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
On the data, Beachport is stronger for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and a calmer planning outlook; Millicent answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access. Beachport generally means more mid-market housing value, while Millicent leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Beachport suits retirees more clearly, whereas Millicent is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.