Overall score
Elizabeth Bay
58.3/100
Millers Point
43.6/100
Elizabeth Bay for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Elizabeth Bay
58.3/100
Millers Point
43.6/100
Crime rate
Elizabeth Bay
189.1 / 1k
Millers Point
450.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Elizabeth Bay
310
Millers Point
152
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 | 58.3/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 2.3/100 | 1.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 189.1 / 1k | 450.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 14 |
| Walkability | 82.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 310 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 13 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Millers Point answers with parks and reserves and public transport access.
Choose Elizabeth Bay if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Millers Point for households prioritising schools.