Overall score
Cecil Park
43.0/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Middleton Grange for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cecil Park
43.0/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Crime rate
Cecil Park
21.1 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cecil Park
31
Middleton Grange
57
Population
Cecil Park
815
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 Park | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 21.1 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 22 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 2 | 4 |
| Population | 815 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Cecil Park reads as a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel; Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Cecil Park sits further out with more breathing room, whereas Middleton Grange is in a middle-ring position.
On the data, Cecil Park is stronger for public transport access and a calmer planning outlook; Middleton Grange answers with a quieter safety profile and schools and education options.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Middleton Grange, while Cecil Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.