Overall score
Millicent
36.8/100
Southend
42.6/100
Millicent vs Southend, SA Suburb Comparison
Millicent for investment and value; Southend for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillicentSouthend
Crime rate
Millicent
30.8 / 1k
Southend
9.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millicent
10
Southend
6
Population
Millicent
5,110
Southend
301
Metric leadMillicent 5Southend 41 tiedacross 10 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 | Millicent | Southend |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 42.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 44.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.8 / 1k | 9.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 2 | — |
| Walkability | 5.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 9 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 5,110 | 301 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Southend stands out for a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Millicent suits investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Southend is the stronger match for retirees and families.
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.