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Millswood vs Wayville

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. Millswood scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.

MillswoodWayville
Active9361
Safety733
Wealth9984
Value9888
Parks5819
Cafés2896
Transit5092
Green space7650
Active & healthy6854
Schools nearby (OSM)4496
Median rent$420/wk $350/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,820,000$2,516,500
House sales this quarter23
Population2,1731,922
Full profile Millswood in full Wayville in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Millswood safer than Wayville?

Millswood scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Millswood or Wayville?

Millswood has the lower median house price of the two ($1,820,000 vs $2,516,500).

Should I live in Millswood or Wayville?

Millswood scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Millswood or Wayville.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →