Overall score
Bellbird Heights
25.1/100
Millfield
30.7/100
Bellbird Heights for families and schools; Millfield for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellbird Heights
25.1/100
Millfield
30.7/100
Crime rate
Bellbird Heights
96.4 / 1k
Millfield
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbird Heights
6
Millfield
3
Population
Bellbird Heights
805
Millfield
1,282
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 | Bellbird Heights | Millfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 25.1/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 27 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 6 |
| Population | 805 | 1,282 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Bellbird Heights is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, while Millfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Bellbird Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Millfield keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Bellbird Heights is stronger for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities; Millfield answers with housing affordability and public transport access. Bellbird Heights generally means more approachable housing costs, while Millfield leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Bellbird Heights if you are weighing families; lean toward Millfield for investors and value-focused buyers.