Millfield vs Paxton, NSW suburb comparison

Paxton for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

MillfieldPaxton

Overall score

Millfield

30.7/100

Paxton

36.0/100

Crime rate

Millfield

96.8 / 1k

Paxton

96.7 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Millfield

3

Paxton

13

Population

Millfield

1,282

Paxton

1,215

Metric leadMillfield 5Paxton 42 tiedacross 11 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.

CategoryMillfieldPaxton
Overall score30.7/10036.0/100
Housing (desirability)68.5/10088.3/100
Crime rate96.8 / 1k96.7 / 1k
Schools & preschools11
Parks & reserves11
Public transport stops2714
Walkability30.0/10023.0/100
Nearby amenities313
Planning activity613
Population1,2821,215
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)4/102/10

Comparison summary

Millfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, while Paxton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.

Millfield pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, whereas Paxton is the better pick for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Millfield sits in a expensive band, compared with a affordable feel in Paxton.

On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Paxton, while Millfield remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.

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