Overall score
Henley Brook
49.8/100
Millendon
43.7/100
Henley Brook for schools; Millendon for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Henley Brook
49.8/100
Millendon
43.7/100
Crime rate
Henley Brook
2093.2 / 1k
Millendon
19284.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Henley Brook
89
Millendon
31
Population
Henley Brook
2,500
Millendon
490
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 | Henley Brook | Millendon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.8/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.4/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 2093.2 / 1k | 19284.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | — |
| Public transport stops | 32 | 10 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 15.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 89 | 31 |
| Population | 2,500 | 490 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Henley Brook reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Millendon is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel. Henley Brook sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Millendon is further out with more breathing room.
Henley Brook pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Millendon is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Households prioritising schools may find Henley Brook the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Millendon.