Overall score
Miller
40.8/100
Prestons
44.7/100
Miller vs Prestons, NSW Suburb Comparison
Miller for retirees and families; Prestons for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillerPrestons
Crime rate
Miller
73.0 / 1k
Prestons
168.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Miller
98
Prestons
186
Population
Miller
3,374
Prestons
15,694
Metric leadMiller 4Prestons 72 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Miller | Prestons |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40.8/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 28.3/100 | 38.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 168.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 15 |
| Public transport stops | 61 | 156 |
| Walkability | 57.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 98 | 186 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 26 |
| Green cover | 15.5% | 9.0% |
| Population | 3,374 | 15,694 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Miller is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Prestons is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Miller is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Prestons answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Prestons, while Miller remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.