Milperra vs Panania
The verdict
Milperra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.66M in Panania. Panania rates higher for transport (95 vs 61). Panania is closer to the coast (13.4 km vs 15.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Milperra rates higher (100 vs 70/100 in Panania).
Scores
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 79 |
| Transport | 61 | 95 |
| Education | 50 | 61 |
| Liveability | 79 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,074 | 13,507 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,117 | $2,036 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.6% | 42.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.8% | 65.6% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 2.9 |
Growth: Milperra Moderate Growth · Panania Stable
Property
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.54M | $1.66M |
| Median unit price | $1.05M | $934K |
| House price YoY | 15.7% | 8.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $910 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 63 | 63 |
Median price history
Safety
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 25 | 185 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 245 | 104 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 221 | 429 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,289 | 2,954 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,044 | 1,043 |
See the full school list on each profile: Milperra · Panania
Transport
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 95 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 69 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 78 | 51 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.3 km | 110 m |
Liveability
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 5 |
| Parks | 14 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.4 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.1 km | 21.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.7 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| Milperra | Panania | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,074 | 13,507 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,268 | 14,005 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,804 | 14,827 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 0.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Milperra or Panania?
Milperra has the higher residential safety score (Milperra 100/100 vs Panania 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Milperra or Panania?
Milperra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.66M.
Which has better schools, Milperra or Panania?
Milperra has a higher average school ICSEA (Milperra 1044 vs Panania 1043; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Milperra or Panania?
Panania has the higher transport score (Milperra 61/100 vs Panania 95/100).
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