Miller vs Prestons
The verdict
Miller is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.25M in Prestons. Miller rates higher for transport (60 vs 53). Prestons rates higher for education (54 vs 34). Miller has a shorter estimated CBD commute (86 vs 89 min). On the separate residential safety score, Prestons rates higher (78 vs 5/100 in Miller).
Scores
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 65 |
| Transport | 60 | 53 |
| Education | 34 | 54 |
| Liveability | 72 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,374 | 15,694 |
| Median age | 35 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $825 | $2,310 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 54.7% | 52.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.6 |
Growth: Miller Moderate Growth · Prestons Stable
Property
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $980K | $1.25M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $950K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 17 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 771 | 51 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 474 | 249 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,460 | 401 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,036 | 3,384 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 5 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 1,053 |
Transport
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 53 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 84 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 89 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 870 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 8 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 16 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | 79 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.9 km | 24.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.8 km | 31.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Miller | Prestons | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,374 | 15,694 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,429 | 15,477 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,005 | 16,052 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | -0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miller or Prestons?
Prestons has the higher residential safety score (Miller 5/100 vs Prestons 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Miller or Prestons?
Miller is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.25M.
Which has better schools, Miller or Prestons?
Prestons has a higher average school ICSEA (Miller 920 vs Prestons 1053; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Miller or Prestons?
Miller has the higher transport score (Miller 60/100 vs Prestons 53/100).
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