Overall score
Chisholm
51.0/100
Millers Forest
28.1/100
Chisholm vs Millers Forest, NSW suburb comparison
Chisholm for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ChisholmMillers Forest
Crime rate
Chisholm
77.2 / 1k
Millers Forest
105.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chisholm
308
Millers Forest
11
Population
Chisholm
4,577
Millers Forest
357
Metric leadChisholm 9Millers Forest 1across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chisholm | Millers Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.0/100 | 28.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.6/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 77.2 / 1k | 105.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | — |
| Public transport stops | 48 | 16 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 24.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 308 | 11 |
| Planning activity | 96 | 4 |
| Population | 4,577 | 357 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Chisholm is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Millers Forest is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city. Chisholm sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Millers Forest is further out with more breathing room.
Chisholm pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Millers Forest is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Chisholm, while Millers Forest remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.