Overall score
Marleston
43.0/100
Mile End
46.6/100
Marleston for families and investment; Mile End for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Marleston
43.0/100
Mile End
46.6/100
Crime rate
Marleston
55.9 / 1k
Mile End
104.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marleston
132
Mile End
195
Population
Marleston
1,950
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 | Marleston | Mile End |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 46.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.7/100 | 57.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.9 / 1k | 104.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 14 |
| Walkability | 40.5/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 195 |
| Planning activity | 34 | 54 |
| Green cover | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Population | 1,950 | 4,536 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Marleston 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.
Marleston tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, while Mile End stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Marleston sits in a gently premium band, compared with a expensive feel in Mile End.
Marleston suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Mile End is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.