Overall score
Millner
52.1/100
Wagaman
39.2/100
Millner for retirees and investment; Wagaman for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Millner
52.1/100
Wagaman
39.2/100
Nearby amenities
Millner
101
Wagaman
182
Population
Millner
2,576
Wagaman
2,023
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 | Millner | Wagaman |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.1/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 34.5/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 15 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 20 | 8 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 14.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 101 | 182 |
| Green cover | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| Population | 2,576 | 2,023 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 4/10 |
Put side by side, Millner is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wagaman is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Millner pulls ahead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, whereas Wagaman is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wagaman, while Millner remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.