Overall score
Millendon
40.7/100
Upper Swan
48.7/100
Millendon vs Upper Swan, WA Suburb Comparison
Millendon for investment and value; Upper Swan for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillendonUpper Swan
Crime rate
Millendon
43.1 / 1k
Upper Swan
43.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millendon
40
Upper Swan
17
Population
Millendon
490
Upper Swan
549
Metric leadMillendon 3Upper Swan 52 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesUpper Swan
- Best for familiesUpper Swan
- 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 | 40.7/100 | 48.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.4/100 | 53.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.1 / 1k | 43.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 22 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 40 | 17 |
| Green cover | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Population | 490 | 549 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Millendon is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand, while Upper Swan is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand. Millendon sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Upper Swan is further out with more breathing room.
On the data, Millendon is stronger for housing affordability, nearby cafés and amenities, and stronger socioeconomic advantage; Upper Swan answers with public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability.
Millendon suits retirees, families, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Upper Swan is the stronger match for households prioritising schools.
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.