Millswood vs Unley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millswood (1117) sits above Unley (1116). Millswood skews owner-occupied (85%), Unley runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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Millswood and Unley side by side

MeasureMillswoodUnley
Price and market
Median house–$3,051,000
Median unit–$377,280
Renting
House rent$1150/wk$770/wk
Unit rent$495/wk$625/wk
Owner occupied85.0%62.0%
Renter occupied14.0%36.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11171116
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100100
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population2,1733,997
Median age4541
Climate
Annual rainfall508 mm508 mm
Mean max, January29.4°C29.4°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
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
Millswood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1116). Millswood also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Millswood vs Unley: common questions

Does Millswood or Unley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millswood scores 1117 vs 1116 in Unley. 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.