East Hills vs Milperra
The verdict
Milperra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.68M in East Hills. East Hills rates higher for transport (95 vs 61). East Hills is closer to the coast (13.8 km vs 15.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Milperra rates higher (100 vs 61/100 in East Hills).
Scores
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 64 |
| Transport | 95 | 61 |
| Education | 59 | 50 |
| Liveability | 76 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,370 | 4,074 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,829 | $2,117 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 32.6% |
| Born in Australia | 65.9% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3 |
Growth: East Hills Stable · Milperra Moderate Growth
Property
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.68M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $1.07M | $1.05M |
| House price YoY | 21.1% | 15.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $910 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 68 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 61 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 148 | 25 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 208 | 245 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 445 | 221 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,303 | 3,289 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 2 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Hills · Milperra
Transport
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 61 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 78 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 870 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 6 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 13.8 km | 15.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.4 km | 22.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| East Hills | Milperra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,370 | 4,074 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,494 | 4,268 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,699 | 4,804 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.91% | 1.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Hills or Milperra?
Milperra has the higher residential safety score (East Hills 61/100 vs Milperra 100/100).
Which is more affordable, East Hills or Milperra?
Milperra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.68M.
Which has better schools, East Hills or Milperra?
Milperra has a higher average school ICSEA (East Hills 1010 vs Milperra 1044; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Hills or Milperra?
East Hills has the higher transport score (East Hills 95/100 vs Milperra 61/100).
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