Millfield vs Paxton
The verdict
Paxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $740K versus $1.05M in Millfield. Paxton rates higher for transport (25 vs 20). Paxton is closer to the coast (39.1 km vs 43.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Millfield rates higher (79 vs 47/100 in Paxton).
Scores
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 25 |
| Transport | 20 | 25 |
| Education | 28 | 25 |
| Liveability | 24 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,282 | 1,215 |
| Median age | 38 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,668 | $1,692 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.5% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 91.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Millfield High Growth · Paxton High Growth
Property
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $740K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $575 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 79 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 247 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 390 | 165 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 468 | 1,070 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,496 | 6,337 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 927 |
See the full school list on each profile: Millfield · Paxton
Transport
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 20 | 25 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 14 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.7 km | 25.6 km |
Liveability
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 43.1 km | 39.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 109.8 km | 108.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.4 km | 10.4 km |
Population & growth
| Millfield | Paxton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,282 | 1,215 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,397 | 1,324 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,732 | 1,641 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.17% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Millfield or Paxton?
Millfield has the higher residential safety score (Millfield 79/100 vs Paxton 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Millfield or Paxton?
Paxton is more affordable, with a median house price of $740K versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Millfield or Paxton?
Millfield has a higher average school ICSEA (Millfield 947 vs Paxton 927; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Millfield or Paxton?
Paxton has the higher transport score (Millfield 20/100 vs Paxton 25/100).
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