Overall score
Bellbird Heights
23.2/100
Millfield
31.1/100
Bellbird Heights for investment; Millfield for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellbird Heights
23.2/100
Millfield
31.1/100
Crime rate
Bellbird Heights
96.4 / 1k
Millfield
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbird Heights
6
Millfield
4
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 | 23.2/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.3/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.4 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 17 | 27 |
| Walkability | 25.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.4% | 6.2% |
| 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, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities; Millfield answers with housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability.
Choose Bellbird Heights if you are weighing families and households prioritising schools; lean toward Millfield for 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.