Millswood vs Wayville
The verdict
Wayville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.94M in Millswood. Wayville rates higher for transport (99 vs 89). Wayville has a shorter estimated CBD commute (12 vs 15 min). On the separate residential safety score, Millswood rates higher (62 vs 47/100 in Wayville).
Scores
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 92 |
| Transport | 89 | 99 |
| Education | 87 | 87 |
| Liveability | 86 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,173 | 1,922 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,836 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 67.4% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Millswood Stable · Wayville Stable
Property
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.94M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $266 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 0.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 368 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 46 | 364 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,485 | 14,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,171 |
See the full school list on each profile: Millswood · Wayville
Transport
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 99 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 15 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 200 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.3 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.4 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Millswood | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,173 | 1,922 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,257 | 1,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,339 | 2,069 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Millswood or Wayville?
Millswood has the higher residential safety score (Millswood 62/100 vs Wayville 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Millswood or Wayville?
Wayville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.76M versus $1.94M.
Which has better public transport, Millswood or Wayville?
Wayville has the higher transport score (Millswood 89/100 vs Wayville 99/100).
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