Overall score
Elizabeth Bay
56.6/100
Millers Point
51.3/100
Elizabeth Bay for retirees and value; Millers Point for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Bay
56.6/100
Millers Point
51.3/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Bay
189.1 / 1k
Millers Point
450.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Bay
313
Millers Point
164
Population
Elizabeth Bay
4,878
Millers Point
1,735
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 | Elizabeth Bay | Millers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 51.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 46.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 189.1 / 1k | 450.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 14 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 313 | 164 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 14 |
| Green cover | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Population | 4,878 | 1,735 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Elizabeth Bay is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Millers Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Elizabeth Bay is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability; Millers Point answers with parks and reserves, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Elizabeth Bay, while Millers Point remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.