Lalor vs Mill Park
The verdict
Lalor is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $767K in Mill Park. Lalor rates higher for transport (98 vs 77). Mill Park rates higher for education (64 vs 59). Lalor is closer to the coast (20.5 km vs 22.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mill Park rates higher (91 vs 82/100 in Lalor).
Scores
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 76 |
| Transport | 98 | 77 |
| Education | 59 | 64 |
| Liveability | 89 | 85 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,219 | 28,712 |
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,348 | $1,735 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 40.4% |
| Born in Australia | 47.0% | 60.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Lalor High Growth · Mill Park High Growth
Property
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $696K | $767K |
| Median unit price | $529K | $504K |
| House price YoY | 1.7% | -3.5% |
| 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
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 289 | 219 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 267 | 258 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 340 | 265 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,208 | 4,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 9 | 7 |
| Government | 7 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1,041 |
Transport
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 75 | 151 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 42 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 400 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 21 |
| Parks | 41 | 53 |
| Playgrounds | 22 | 51 |
| Swimming pools | 38 | 15 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 20.5 km | 22.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.9 km | 18.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Lalor | Mill Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 23,219 | 28,712 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,734 | 28,663 |
| Projected 2041 | 37,524 | 46,401 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | -0.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Lalor or Mill Park?
Mill Park has the higher residential safety score (Lalor 82/100 vs Mill Park 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Lalor or Mill Park?
Lalor is more affordable, with a median house price of $696K versus $767K.
Which has better schools, Lalor or Mill Park?
Mill Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Lalor 995 vs Mill Park 1041; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Lalor or Mill Park?
Lalor has the higher transport score (Lalor 98/100 vs Mill Park 77/100).
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