Overall score
East Hills
49.6/100
Milperra
58.8/100
East Hills for families and investment; Milperra for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
East Hills
49.6/100
Milperra
58.8/100
Crime rate
East Hills
30.0 / 1k
Milperra
41.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
East Hills
88
Milperra
132
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 | 49.6/100 | 58.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.0 / 1k | 41.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 72 | 81 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 88 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 25 |
| Green cover | 13.0% | 15.8% |
| 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, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Milperra answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
East Hills suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Milperra is the stronger match for retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.