Launching Place vs Millgrove
Millgrove (median $620,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Launching Place ($706,300).
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Launching Place and Millgrove side by side
| Measure | Launching Place | Millgrove |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $706,300 | $620,000 |
| Median unit | $288,000 | $223,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 989 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 70 | 55 |
| Population | 2,495 | 1,666 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1160 mm | 1303 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Launching Place scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millgrove (989) sits above Launching Place (987). Launching Place skews owner-occupied (92%), Millgrove runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
- For buyers
- Millgrove is the lower entry point at $620,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Millgrove edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 987). Launching Place also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Launching Place vs Millgrove: common questions
Is Launching Place or Millgrove cheaper to buy in?
Millgrove has the lower median house price at $620,000, roughly 12% below Launching Place ($706,300). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Launching Place or Millgrove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millgrove scores 989 vs 987 in Launching Place. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Launching Place or Millgrove?
Launching Place scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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