Mill Park vs South Morang
The verdict
South Morang is more affordable, with a median house price of $743K versus $767K in Mill Park. Mill Park rates higher for liveability (85 vs 73). South Morang rates higher for transport (93 vs 77). Mill Park is closer to the coast (22.8 km vs 26.7 km).
Scores
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 77 |
| Transport | 77 | 93 |
| Education | 64 | 64 |
| Liveability | 85 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,712 | 24,989 |
| Median age | 40 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,735 | $2,078 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 41.0% |
| Born in Australia | 60.4% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Mill Park High Growth · South Morang High Growth
Property
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $767K | $743K |
| Median unit price | $504K | $509K |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | 4.8% |
| 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
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 228 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 340 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,294 | 3,850 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 8 |
| Government | 6 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 1,023 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mill Park · South Morang
Transport
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 91 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 5 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 6 |
| Parks | 53 | 161 |
| Playgrounds | 51 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 44 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 26.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.9 km | 22.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Mill Park | South Morang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,712 | 24,989 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,663 | 26,060 |
| Projected 2041 | 46,401 | 40,385 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | 1.05% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mill Park or South Morang?
South Morang has the higher residential safety score (Mill Park 91/100 vs South Morang 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Mill Park or South Morang?
South Morang is more affordable, with a median house price of $743K versus $767K.
Which has better schools, Mill Park or South Morang?
Mill Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Mill Park 1041 vs South Morang 1023; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mill Park or South Morang?
South Morang has the higher transport score (Mill Park 77/100 vs South Morang 93/100).
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