Overall score
East Hills
52.6/100
Milperra
62.1/100
East Hills for families and schools; Milperra for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Hills
52.6/100
Milperra
62.1/100
Crime rate
East Hills
30.0 / 1k
Milperra
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Hills
84
Milperra
127
Population
East Hills
3,370
Milperra
4,074
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 | East Hills | Milperra |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.6/100 | 62.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 35.1/100 | 50.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.0 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 81 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 84 | 127 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 21 |
| Population | 3,370 | 4,074 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
East Hills reads as a hills mid-sized suburb where tree cover and calm define the mood; Milperra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. East Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Milperra keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, East Hills is stronger for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook; Milperra answers with housing affordability and parks and reserves.
East Hills suits families more clearly, whereas Milperra is the stronger match for retirees and investors.