Overall score
Bellbird
39.6/100
Millfield
30.7/100
Bellbird for investment and value; Millfield for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Bellbird
39.6/100
Millfield
30.7/100
Crime rate
Bellbird
97.0 / 1k
Millfield
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bellbird
38
Millfield
3
Population
Bellbird
2,338
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 | Millfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.6/100 | 30.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 68.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 97.0 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 27 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 33 | 6 |
| Population | 2,338 | 1,282 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Bellbird is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and Millfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Bellbird pulls ahead on housing affordability and public transport access, whereas Millfield is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage. On housing, Bellbird sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Millfield.
Investors and value-focused buyers may find Bellbird the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Millfield.