Mill Park vs Thomastown
The verdict
Thomastown is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $767K in Mill Park. Thomastown rates higher for transport (97 vs 77). Thomastown is closer to the coast (18.6 km vs 22.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Mill Park rates higher (91 vs 59/100 in Thomastown).
Scores
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 83 |
| Transport | 77 | 97 |
| Education | 64 | 60 |
| Liveability | 85 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,712 | 20,234 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,735 | $1,225 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.4% | 36.6% |
| Born in Australia | 60.4% | 43.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mill Park High Growth · Thomastown High Growth
Property
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $767K | $705K |
| Median unit price | $504K | $504K |
| House price YoY | -3.5% | 1.3% |
| 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 | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 219 | 237 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 258 | 825 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 265 | 445 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,294 | 10,537 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 8 |
| Government | 6 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,041 | 990 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mill Park · Thomastown
Transport
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 77 | 97 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 151 | 113 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 38 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 660 m |
Liveability
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 21 | 6 |
| Parks | 53 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | 51 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 15 | 16 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.8 km | 18.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.9 km | 15.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Mill Park | Thomastown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 28,712 | 20,234 |
| Estimated 2025 | 28,663 | 20,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 46,401 | 32,700 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.04% | 0.48% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mill Park or Thomastown?
Mill Park has the higher residential safety score (Mill Park 91/100 vs Thomastown 59/100).
Which is more affordable, Mill Park or Thomastown?
Thomastown is more affordable, with a median house price of $705K versus $767K.
Which has better schools, Mill Park or Thomastown?
Mill Park has a higher average school ICSEA (Mill Park 1041 vs Thomastown 990; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mill Park or Thomastown?
Thomastown has the higher transport score (Mill Park 77/100 vs Thomastown 97/100).
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