Overall score
Mile End
53.3/100
West Richmond
42.3/100
Mile End for retirees and value; West Richmond for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Mile End
53.3/100
West Richmond
42.3/100
Crime rate
Mile End
89.6 / 1k
West Richmond
96.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Mile End
192
West Richmond
28
Population
Mile End
4,536
West Richmond
1,087
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 | Mile End | West Richmond |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.3/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.7/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.6 / 1k | 96.9 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 2 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 7.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 192 | 28 |
| Planning activity | 43 | 11 |
| Population | 4,536 | 1,087 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 3/10 |
Mile End reads as a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; West Richmond is a practical metro smaller community with approachable housing and suburban calm.
On the data, Mile End is stronger for a quieter safety profile and public transport access; West Richmond answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook. On housing, Mile End sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in West Richmond.
Choose Mile End if you are weighing retirees and value-focused buyers; lean toward West Richmond for investors.