Overall score
Millers Point
51.3/100
Potts Point
56.0/100
Millers Point vs Potts Point, NSW Suburb Comparison
Millers Point for families and investment; Potts Point for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Millers PointPotts Point
Crime rate
Millers Point
450.4 / 1k
Potts Point
189.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millers Point
164
Potts Point
522
Population
Millers Point
1,735
Potts Point
7,183
Metric leadMillers Point 3Potts Point 82 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMillers Point
- Best for investmentMillers Point
- Best for best valuePotts Point
- Best for best schoolsPotts Point
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 | Millers Point | Potts Point |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 51.3/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.8/100 | 47.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 450.4 / 1k | 189.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 15 | 17 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 6 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 33 |
| Walkability | 51.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 164 | 522 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 57 |
| Green cover | 10.7% | 1.2% |
| Population | 1,735 | 7,183 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Millers Point is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Potts Point is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Millers Point is stronger for parks and reserves, plus a calmer planning outlook; Potts Point answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Potts Point, while Millers Point 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.