Overall score
Milang
34.8/100
Willyaroo
37.3/100
Milang for families and investment; Willyaroo for retirees and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Milang
34.8/100
Willyaroo
37.3/100
Crime rate
Milang
27.2 / 1k
Willyaroo
4.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Milang
6
Willyaroo
0
Population
Milang
962
Willyaroo
376
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 | Milang | Willyaroo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.8/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.3/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 27.2 / 1k | 4.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 1.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 6 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 26 | 7 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Population | 962 | 376 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Milang reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Willyaroo is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Milang tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities, tree cover and green space, and a larger local community, while Willyaroo stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Milang sits in a affordable band, compared with a well priced feel in Willyaroo.
Milang suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Willyaroo is the stronger match for retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers.
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.