Overall score
Green Valley
57.6/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Green Valley for investment and schools; Middleton Grange for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Green Valley
57.6/100
Middleton Grange
53.0/100
Crime rate
Green Valley
72.9 / 1k
Middleton Grange
20.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Green Valley
107
Middleton Grange
57
Population
Green Valley
12,919
Middleton Grange
7,043
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 | Green Valley | Middleton Grange |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.6/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.9 / 1k | 20.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 5 |
| Public transport stops | 115 | 22 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 36.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 4 |
| Population | 12,919 | 7,043 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Green Valley is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Middleton Grange is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Green Valley is stronger for schools and education options and parks and reserves; Middleton Grange answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Green Valley generally means more approachable housing costs, while Middleton Grange leans toward more sought-after housing.
Choose Green Valley if you are weighing investors; lean toward Middleton Grange for retirees and families.