Overall score
Lower King
33.4/100
Millbrook
34.3/100
Lower King for families and schools; Millbrook for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Lower King
33.4/100
Millbrook
34.3/100
Crime rate
Lower King
1736.2 / 1k
Millbrook
11625.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lower King
9
Millbrook
0
Population
Lower King
1,890
Millbrook
284
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 | Lower King | Millbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 33.4/100 | 34.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.2/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 1736.2 / 1k | 11625.0 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | — |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 0 |
| Population | 1,890 | 284 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Lower King is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Millbrook is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Lower King pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and walkability, whereas Millbrook is the better pick for housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Retirees and families may find Lower King the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Millbrook.