Miller vs Sadleir
The verdict
Miller is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.09M in Sadleir. Sadleir rates higher for liveability (87 vs 72). Sadleir has a shorter estimated CBD commute (84 vs 86 min). On the separate residential safety score, Sadleir rates higher (43 vs 5/100 in Miller).
Scores
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 62 |
| Transport | 60 | 60 |
| Education | 34 | 35 |
| Liveability | 72 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,374 | 3,243 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $825 | $946 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 54.7% | 54.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Miller Moderate Growth · Sadleir Moderate Growth
Property
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $980K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $900K | $855K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 25.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 17 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 771 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 474 | 278 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,460 | 709 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,036 | 6,876 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 883 |
Transport
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 32 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 86 | 84 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.4 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.9 km | 24.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 30.8 km | 29.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 3.7 km |
Population & growth
| Miller | Sadleir | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,374 | 3,243 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,429 | 3,296 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,005 | 3,850 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.41% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Miller or Sadleir?
Sadleir has the higher residential safety score (Miller 5/100 vs Sadleir 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Miller or Sadleir?
Miller is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.09M.
Which has better schools, Miller or Sadleir?
Miller has a higher average school ICSEA (Miller 920 vs Sadleir 883; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Miller or Sadleir?
Miller and Sadleir have similar transport scores.
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