Overall score
Millars Well
26.1/100
Wickham
27.8/100
Millars Well for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Millars Well
26.1/100
Wickham
27.8/100
Crime rate
Millars Well
2370.2 / 1k
Wickham
2558.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millars Well
5
Wickham
22
Population
Millars Well
2,104
Wickham
2,022
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 | Millars Well | Wickham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 26.1/100 | 27.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 19.6/100 | 2.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 2370.2 / 1k | 2558.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 4 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | 2 |
| Walkability | 3.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 22 |
| Population | 2,104 | 2,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 6/10 |
Millars Well reads as a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe; Wickham is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Millars Well pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Wickham is the better pick for parks and reserves and walkability. On housing, Millars Well sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Wickham.
Millars Well suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Wickham is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.