Overall score
Lurnea
31.0/100
Miller
40.8/100
Lurnea vs Miller, NSW Suburb Comparison
Lurnea for value and schools; Miller for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LurneaMiller
Crime rate
Lurnea
168.6 / 1k
Miller
73.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Lurnea
116
Miller
98
Population
Lurnea
10,057
Miller
3,374
Metric leadLurnea 5Miller 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Lurnea | Miller |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.0/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.8/100 | 28.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 168.6 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 127 | 61 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 116 | 98 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 7 |
| Green cover | 9.7% | 15.5% |
| Population | 10,057 | 3,374 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Lurnea is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Miller is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Lurnea pulls ahead on housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Miller is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and walkability.
Value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools may find Lurnea the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Miller.
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.