Overall score
Cecil Hills
61.1/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Cecil Hills for value; Middleton Grange for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cecil Hills
61.1/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Crime rate
Cecil Hills
20.9 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cecil Hills
89
Middleton Grange
57
Population
Cecil Hills
6,906
Middleton Grange
7,043
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 | Cecil Hills | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.1/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 22 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 6,906 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Cecil Hills reads as a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks; Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Cecil Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Middleton Grange keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Cecil Hills is stronger for parks and reserves and public transport access; Middleton Grange answers with a quieter safety profile and a larger local community.
Cecil Hills suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Middleton Grange is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.