Overall score
Haymarket
61.7/100
Millers Point
43.6/100
Haymarket for families and value; Millers Point for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Haymarket
61.7/100
Millers Point
43.6/100
Crime rate
Haymarket
450.7 / 1k
Millers Point
450.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Haymarket
772
Millers Point
152
Population
Haymarket
8,305
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 | Haymarket | Millers Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 43.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 4.4/100 | 1.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.7 / 1k | 450.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 26 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 128 | 14 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 772 | 152 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 13 |
| Population | 8,305 | 1,735 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Haymarket reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Millers Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Haymarket is stronger for housing affordability and public transport access; Millers Point answers with a quieter safety profile and parks and reserves.
Value-focused buyers may find Haymarket the better fit, while retirees and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Millers Point.