Heywood vs Milltown
The verdict
Heywood rates higher for education (17 vs 0). Heywood is closer to the coast (14.7 km vs 22.5 km).
Scores
HeywoodMilltown
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 15 | 8 |
| Transport | 3 | 6 |
| Education | 17 | 0 |
| Liveability | 25 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,815 | 46 |
| Median age | 48 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,077 | $949 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.4% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 80.7% | 80.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2 |
Growth: Heywood Stable · Milltown Stable
Property
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $299K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 331 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 275 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 606 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,408 | 6,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Heywood · Milltown
Transport
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 3 | 6 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 78.1 km | 77.0 km |
Liveability
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 22.0°C | 22.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 740 | 740 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 14.7 km | 22.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 292.8 km | 286.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 55.5 km | 44.8 km |
Population & growth
| Heywood | Milltown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,815 | 46 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,795 | 45 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,831 | 46 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | -0.55% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Heywood or Milltown?
Milltown has the higher transport score (Heywood 3/100 vs Milltown 6/100).
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