Overall score
Millgrove
34.3/100
Wesburn
44.7/100
Millgrove for investment; Wesburn for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Millgrove
34.3/100
Wesburn
44.7/100
Crime rate
Millgrove
179.9 / 1k
Wesburn
23.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millgrove
37
Wesburn
27
Population
Millgrove
1,666
Wesburn
1,052
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Millgrove | Wesburn |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.3/100 | 44.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.4/100 | 81.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 179.9 / 1k | 23.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 5 | 10 |
| Walkability | 11.5/100 | 19.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 37 | 27 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 20 |
| Population | 1,666 | 1,052 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Millgrove is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks, while Wesburn is a leafier hillside smaller community with elevated outlooks.
Millgrove tends to lead on nearby cafés and amenities and a larger local community, while Wesburn stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Millgrove generally means more approachable housing costs, while Wesburn leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Investors may find Millgrove the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wesburn.