Overall score
Millfield
31.1/100
Paxton
37.2/100
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
Crime rate
Millfield
96.8 / 1k
Paxton
96.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millfield
4
Paxton
14
Population
Millfield
1,282
Paxton
1,215
Metric leadMillfield 5Paxton 53 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 | Millfield | Paxton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.1/100 | 37.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.8 / 1k | 96.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 23.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 14 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Population | 1,282 | 1,215 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
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 public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Paxton is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Paxton, while Millfield 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.