Overall score
Milperra
58.8/100
Panania
58.0/100
Milperra for families and value; Panania for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Milperra
58.8/100
Panania
58.0/100
Crime rate
Milperra
41.9 / 1k
Panania
30.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Milperra
132
Panania
279
Population
Milperra
4,074
Panania
13,507
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 | Milperra | Panania |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.8/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 52.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.9 / 1k | 30.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 10 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 12 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 131 |
| Walkability | 59.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 132 | 279 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 19 |
| Green cover | 15.8% | 13.6% |
| Population | 4,074 | 13,507 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Put side by side, Milperra is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Panania is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Milperra tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Panania stands out for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Retirees and investors may find Milperra the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Panania.
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.