Overall score
Millicent
34.5/100
Southend
19.2/100
Millicent for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
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
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.
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.