Overall score
Mickleham
39.3/100
Roxburgh Park
41.9/100
Mickleham vs Roxburgh Park, VIC Suburb Comparison
Mickleham for families and schools; Roxburgh Park for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MicklehamRoxburgh Park
Crime rate
Mickleham
48.0 / 1k
Roxburgh Park
52.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mickleham
90
Roxburgh Park
238
Population
Mickleham
17,452
Roxburgh Park
24,129
Metric leadMickleham 2Roxburgh Park 92 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesRoxburgh Park
- Best for familiesMickleham
- Best for investmentRoxburgh Park
- Best for best valueRoxburgh Park
- Best for best schoolsMickleham
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 | Mickleham | Roxburgh Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39.3/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.8/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.0 / 1k | 52.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 39 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 75 |
| Walkability | 72.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 90 | 238 |
| Planning activity | 97 | 35 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 17.5% |
| Population | 17,452 | 24,129 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Mickleham is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Roxburgh Park is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Mickleham is stronger for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Roxburgh Park answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves. Mickleham generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while Roxburgh Park leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Mickleham the better fit, while investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Roxburgh Park.
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.