Millicent vs Southend, SA suburb comparison

Millicent for families and investment.

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

Head to head

Visual comparison

MillicentSouthend

Overall score

Millicent

34.5/100

Southend

19.2/100

Crime rate

Millicent

32.2 / 1k

Southend

34.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Millicent

4

Southend

0

Population

Millicent

5,110

Southend

301

Metric leadMillicent 6Southend 2across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryMillicentSouthend
Overall score34.5/10019.2/100
Housing (desirability)40.2/1002.6/100
Crime rate32.2 / 1k34.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools5
Parks & reserves1
Public transport stops2
Walkability5.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities40
Planning activity628
Population5,110301
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)1/103/10

Comparison summary

Millicent is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, while Southend is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.

Millicent tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Southend stands out for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.

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

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