Overall score
Belhus
44.7/100
Millendon
40.7/100
Belhus for retirees and families; Millendon for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Belhus
44.7/100
Millendon
40.7/100
Crime rate
Belhus
43.1 / 1k
Millendon
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Belhus
45
Millendon
40
Population
Belhus
264
Millendon
490
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 | Belhus | Millendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.7/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 31.0/100 | 61.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 10 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 45 | 40 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 1.2% |
| Population | 264 | 490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Belhus is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Millendon is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
Belhus pulls ahead on nearby cafés and amenities, plus stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Millendon is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Belhus if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Millendon for families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.