Overall score
Millicent
36.8/100
Tantanoola
54.7/100
Millicent vs Tantanoola, SA Suburb Comparison
Millicent for investment; Tantanoola for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MillicentTantanoola
Crime rate
Millicent
30.8 / 1k
Tantanoola
10.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Millicent
10
Tantanoola
14
Population
Millicent
5,110
Tantanoola
457
Metric leadMillicent 3Tantanoola 61 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesTantanoola
- Best for familiesTantanoola
- Best for investmentMillicent
- Best for best valueTantanoola
- Best for best schoolsTantanoola
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 | Tantanoola |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.8/100 | 54.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.1/100 | 51.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.8 / 1k | 10.3 / 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 | 14 |
| Planning activity | 78 | 2 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 40.2% |
| Population | 5,110 | 457 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Millicent is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Tantanoola is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Millicent pulls ahead on housing affordability, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Tantanoola is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Millicent if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Tantanoola for retirees.
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.