Overall score
Millendon
43.7/100
Upper Swan
41.9/100
Millendon vs Upper Swan, WA suburb comparison
Millendon for retirees and families; Upper Swan for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillendonUpper Swan
Crime rate
Millendon
19284.4 / 1k
Upper Swan
17257.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millendon
31
Upper Swan
4
Population
Millendon
490
Upper Swan
549
Metric leadMillendon 4Upper Swan 4across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMillendon
- Best for familiesMillendon
- Best for investmentMillendon
- Best for best valueMillendon
- Best for best schoolsUpper Swan
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 | Millendon | Upper Swan |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.7/100 | 41.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 19284.4 / 1k | 17257.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 22 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 31 | 4 |
| Population | 490 | 549 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Millendon is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel, while Upper Swan is a well-connected metro smaller community with a familiar suburban feel.
On the data, Millendon is stronger for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities; Upper Swan answers with a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Millendon suits retirees and families more clearly, whereas Upper Swan is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.