Overall score
Millfield
31.1/100
Wollombi
38.2/100
Millfield vs Wollombi, NSW Suburb Comparison
Millfield for retirees and value; Wollombi for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillfieldWollombi
Crime rate
Millfield
96.8 / 1k
Wollombi
96.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millfield
4
Wollombi
3
Population
Millfield
1,282
Wollombi
301
Metric leadMillfield 6Wollombi 51 tiedacross 12 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 | Wollombi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.1/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 36.2/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 96.8 / 1k | 96.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 14 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 21.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 4 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 4 |
| Green cover | 6.2% | 0.7% |
| Population | 1,282 | 301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Millfield is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds, and Wollombi is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Millfield tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Wollombi stands out for parks and reserves, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Millfield, while Wollombi 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.