Overall score
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Miller
48.6/100
Hoxton Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Hoxton Park
51.5/100
Miller
48.6/100
Crime rate
Hoxton Park
20.9 / 1k
Miller
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hoxton Park
69
Miller
84
Population
Hoxton Park
4,572
Miller
3,374
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 | Hoxton Park | Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.5/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.7/100 | 31.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 20.9 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 15 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 37 | 61 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 69 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 7 |
| Population | 4,572 | 3,374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 1/10 |
Hoxton Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Miller is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hoxton Park pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Miller is the better pick for schools and education options and parks and reserves. Hoxton Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Miller leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Hoxton Park, while Miller remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.