Busby vs Miller
The verdict
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $972K versus $975K in Miller. Busby rates higher for liveability (80 vs 72). Busby has a shorter estimated CBD commute (103 vs 104 min). On the separate residential safety score, Busby rates higher (31 vs 5/100 in Miller).
Scores
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 56 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 37 | 34 |
| Liveability | 80 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,446 | 3,374 |
| Median age | 32 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,163 | $825 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.9% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 54.8% | 54.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Busby Moderate Growth · Miller Moderate Growth
Property
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $972K | $975K |
| Median unit price | $839K | $900K |
| House price YoY | 15.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 360 | 771 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 292 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,035 | 2,430 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,040 | 22,555 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 886 | 910 |
Transport
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 103 | 104 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.1 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.4 km | 30.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Busby | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,446 | 3,374 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,519 | 3,429 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,278 | 4,005 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Busby or Miller?
Busby has the higher residential safety score (Busby 31/100 vs Miller 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Busby or Miller?
Busby is more affordable, with a median house price of $972K versus $975K.
Which has better schools, Busby or Miller?
Miller has a higher average school ICSEA (Busby 886 vs Miller 910; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Busby or Miller?
Busby and Miller have similar transport scores.
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