Side by sideSuburb comparison

Millswood vs Wayville.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Millswood edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millswood (1117) sits above Wayville (1102). Millswood skews owner-occupied (85%), Wayville runs more rental-dense (52% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 1102). Millswood also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMillswood vs Wayville

Common questions

Does Millswood or Wayville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millswood scores 1117 vs 1102 in Wayville. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Millswood
Metric
Wayville

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$266/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$550/wk
$480/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$555/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
52.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
45.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
2,173
Population
1,922
45
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1117
Avg ICSEA
1102

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).