Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Millfield
31.1/100
Ellalong for investment and value; Millfield for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Ellalong
28.9/100
Millfield
31.1/100
Crime rate
Ellalong
96.7 / 1k
Millfield
96.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ellalong
3
Millfield
4
Population
Ellalong
1,351
Millfield
1,282
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 | Ellalong | Millfield |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 28.9/100 | 31.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 36.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.7 / 1k | 96.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 27 |
| Walkability | 28.5/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 4 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 7 |
| Green cover | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| Population | 1,351 | 1,282 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Ellalong is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Millfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Ellalong tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a larger local community, while Millfield stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Ellalong if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Millfield for retirees and households prioritising schools.
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.