Overall score
Keswick
45.0/100
Mile End
46.6/100
Keswick for families and investment; Mile End for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Keswick
45.0/100
Mile End
46.6/100
Crime rate
Keswick
128.0 / 1k
Mile End
104.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Keswick
123
Mile End
195
Population
Keswick
754
Mile End
4,536
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 | Keswick | Mile End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.0/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.9/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 128.0 / 1k | 104.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 14 |
| Walkability | 17.5/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 123 | 195 |
| Planning activity | 13 | 54 |
| Green cover | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Population | 754 | 4,536 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Keswick is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Mile End is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Keswick tends to lead on tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook, while Mile End stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Mile End, while Keswick remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.