Overall score
Centennial Park
51.0/100
Milpara
36.9/100
Centennial Park for families and value; Milpara for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Centennial Park
51.0/100
Milpara
36.9/100
Crime rate
Centennial Park
4855.4 / 1k
Milpara
3386.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Centennial Park
66
Milpara
9
Population
Centennial Park
689
Milpara
953
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 | Centennial Park | Milpara |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 36.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 52.8/100 | 56.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 4855.4 / 1k | 3386.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | — |
| Walkability | 77.5/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 66 | 9 |
| Population | 689 | 953 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Centennial Park reads as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Milpara is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
On the data, Centennial Park is stronger for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities; Milpara answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Centennial Park suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Milpara is the stronger match for investors.